Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities (other duties as assigned):

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor has the accountability for directing the total activities of the mill production department. He/she is responsible for our products being manufactured efficiently, on-time, and meeting QA standards. The Production Supervisor will effectively back up the Production Manager in his absence.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manufacture diets according to schedule that meet customer requirements to QA standards on a daily basis.
• Categorize all orders daily verifying that all needed information for manufacturing purposes is on the formula.
• Maintain minimum inventory levels of stock items.
• Complete accurate daily production records consisting of time studies on various plan operations such as die changes, machine variations, down-time, etc.
• Provide orientation to new employees with training program including developing Key Result Areas.
• Cross train all employees on shift with at least one other area of production.
• Enforce and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Report low inventory levels of vitamin and mineral premix to Production Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read and write English language
• 2-3 Years Experience in Mill Operations

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:

• Good problem-Solving skills
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Good human relation and communication skills

Certifications:

• Certified to operate a forklift or willing to train to operate a forklift.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Has Supervisory responsibility
• Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees.

Working Conditions

Physical surrounding:

Basic computer knowledge, printer, scanner, and other machines as required.

Adverse working environment:

Must be able to sustain daily exposure to dust, noise, heat, and cold.

Exposure to dangerous machinery and other hazardous conditions requiring safety adherence to PPE, safety rules, and procedures at all times.

Physical Effort:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, and lift at least 25 Kgs on a continuous basis.

Must pass a job-related pre-employment physical and drug-alcohol screening.