Job Description
gpac has an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor in Owensboro, Kentucky. The company produces sliced meat for one of the largest big-box stores in America. This plant operates 24/7 across three shifts and employs about 500 people. They are recession-proof and have emerged stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic, with two facilities already running 24/7 and a third on the way. Employees are well-rewarded for their efforts, and it's a fun, team-oriented place to work, complete with free lunch on Mondays. The company is expanding rapidly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Leads a team of production employees. Directs and supervises employees' work activities and monitors work performance. Effectively communicates with and motivates the team in order to drive productivity and achieve company goals.
* Manages and utilizes various production reports. Reviews daily production against customer requirements. Interprets, understands, and manages reports within responsible area such as throughput, yield, etcCompletes all paperwork in accordance with established time frames or record keeping requirements.
* Promote a safe work environment as well as meets safety requirements complying with all policies or regulations, OSHA, concerning safety, environment, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.
* Communicates at all levels in order to meet production expectations. Collaborates with the functional areas of operations such as Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, Shipping and others.
* Supervises employees to maintain discipline, teamwork, and safety so that daily production requirements are met. Responsible for work effort and appraisal of personnel.
* Responsible for scheduling, tracking attendance, and reviewing and approving time off for their direct reports.
* Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement.
* Maintains inventory records.
* Lead a team of skilled workers to meet hourly and daily production standards and goals.
* Oversee the cleanliness and general order of lines and production areas.
* Effectively and proactively communicate status related to safety, quality, personnel, equipment, and/or inventory to appropriate management.
Qualifications:
* 5 or more years of experience in the food manufacturing industry.
* 5 or more years of leadership experience in the manufacturing industry, including scheduling, managing employee performance and directing employee's day-to-day activities.
* Experience with Tray Sealer/Thermoforming/Flow wrapping a plus.
* Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, including, but not limited to HACCP, SOPs, SSOPs, company policies, as well as demonstrated communication skills.
* Strict adherence to all safety, food safety and GMP protocols.
* Commitment to meeting and exceeding quality standards and customer specifications.
* Ability to quickly solve problems through critical thinking.
Pay Range: $70 - $75k plus benefits
Relocation assistance.
If you're interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Rick at for immediate consideration!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start, Relocation package, Shift work,