Kelly Services, in collaboration with a leading company in the food manufacturing sector, is seeking a Production Supervisor in the Kennesaw, GA area. This is a direct hire opportunity, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their benefit and vacation package upon hire!

Salary:

• $75,000 - $85,000 (depending on experience)

Shift:

• Mon – Thurs | 5pm – 6am

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production and packaging. The ideal candidate will not just be someone who supervises the work of others. A supervisor will also be responsible for coaching, resolving issues and serving as a link between hourly associates and plant management. The ideal candidate will be a competent individual who will be able to guide and train employees. This person will be well-versed in processes under the role's responsibilities and will be results-driven and focused. The goal is to ensure that production processes deliver products of maximum quality in a profitable manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Focuses on driving safety, quality, and productivity.
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
• Ensure employees are GFSI trained and utilize that training to produce safe quality food.
• Provide leadership and motivation to attain high levels of employee achievement and retention.
• Train new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow processes/procedures.
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to hourly associates.
• Prepare and present daily direction setting meeting (Huddle Meeting) for hourly associates.
• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• Monitor and prioritize workflow of production to meet deadlines.
• Check production output according to specifications and recommend continuous improvement ideas.
• Submit reports on performance and identify issues in efficiency.
• Leverages continuous improvement tools to eliminate loss, optimize processes, and improve reliability.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years supervising experience in a related industry.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma. A degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.
• Shift flexibility including extended hours, weekends and holidays when required.
• Ability to read and write in English and to write reports legible and accurately.
• Ability to use MS Office.
• Extensive knowledge of product specifications and production standards.
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Superb leadership and problem-solving skills.

Apply now for immediate consideration for this Production Supervisor position in Kennesaw, GA. We look forward to connecting with you!