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Job Purpose and Impact

The Production Supervisor Trainee will assist and execute all production processes within a single technical process or shift, ensuring areas of responsibilities meet company standards for safety, quality, efficiency and financial performance. We seek a multifaceted team leader who will be able to undertake project work off shift when required and deputize when needed in the absence of the shift manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in execution of day-to-day operations for assigned area, ensuring reports are following policies and procedures related to employee safety and food and feed safety.

• Monitor risks associated with products and ensure the quality of the product meets customer specifications.

• Maintain adherence to company safety and hygiene standards.

• Ensure employee and product safety at all times by completing full training according to task procedures and individual needs.

• Support and administer production budget for a department, process, or shift.

• Mentor production workers and participate in their selection. Handle holidays, welfare, performance reviews and engagement, highlight training gaps and needs, disciplines, performance management and absent management.

• Identify risks and recommend areas of improvement and innovation.

• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Effective communication and team development skills.

• Computer literate

• Previous experience as team leader in a production environment or shown ability in a skilled operative position with the willingness to undertake further qualification if required.

• Other minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean six sigma experience