Production Supervisor

Paris, IL $60-70K plus bonus Our Paris, Illinois animal feed/nutrition manufacturing client is looking to hire a Production Supervisor to their Night Shift Operation (6pm-6am). The Production Supervisor has the responsibility for directing shift personnel in the operation of the facility, ensuring consistent manufacture of finished products meeting all customer volume and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate activities within all process areas ensuring product meets all defined scheduling and quality requirements. Work with Operators to organize and maximize inclusion of all raw materials and rework to be utilized in production process. Ensure that physical characteristics are monitored hourly. Evaluate products for specs, grits, flavor, density, mix abilities and moisture, ensuring finished product meets all quality specifications. Implement and enforce safety and regulatory programs to ensure long term safe operation of the facility. Lead and supervise all production personnel in functional areas constantly raising the standard of performance. Establish education and development programs for employees including SOPs, quality specifications, safety and job expectations. Responsible for communicating performance/KPIs to the team on a daily basis. Ensure inventory accuracy and timely completion of all shift reports including Inventory levels as the plants KPI matrix. Coordinate all record keeping with Production Manager such as production, quality assurance, inventory control, production planning and administrative personnel. Responsible for nightly production reporting Job Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent 3-5 years previous management experience in animal feed or nutrition, grain elevator type of industries highly preferred. Previous supervisory experience.