Are you ready to join a FIVE-time US Best Managed company?! Kent Pet Group, a member of the KENT® Corporation family of companies is seeking an Operations Shift Supervisor to join their growing team! As a leader you are responsible for prioritizing success by developing the team and inspiring them to perform at their optimum by building commitment and enthusiasm for the vision. The Operations Shift Supervisor oversees all operation activities throughout their assigned shift by coordinating production and maintenance needs, scheduling appropriate personnel, and establishing priorities to enable the team to safely produce high quality products while optimizing work processes.
Must be willing to work 12 hour rotating swing shift and attend mandatory department meetings as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads assigned shift personnel.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for inspiring, managing, and supporting direct reports to work creatively and confidently toward a shared vision and aligning the vision with Kent’s core values.
Manages the daily process and operations while maintaining safety, quality, production and sanitation standards.
Review daily product quality both in-process and finished product.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee shift maintenance including writing work orders and executing permits (hot work, line break, entry, etc.)
Learns and maintains qualifications for all positions and operating equipment. Able to perform routine maintenance and repair work as needed.
Develop, update and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Lockout/Tagout for all equipment in the Department.
Responsible for training personnel to safely operate plant equipment. Evaluates personnel on equipment and plant operations.
Conduct and document training programs on safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Hazard Analysis and Risk Based Preventative Controls (HARPC), sanitation procedures, and job related training
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and content.
General administrative work, consisting of documenting personnel changes, approving electronic time cards, and reviewing and approving overtime report.
Collaborates on special assignments as requested by the Plant Manager
Maintain a close working relationship and communication with the Quality team to maintain and improve quality
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in a leadership role required.
Prior experience in a production environment required.
Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team orientated environment
Working knowledge of process, equipment, and computer operating systems, specifically Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SharePoint and AS400 is a plus.
Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office, Sharepoint is a plus
