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Sauer Brands, Inc. · 12 hours ago

PROCESSING SUPERVISOR 1st SHIFT

New Century, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Sauer Brands, Inc. is a respected food company known for its passion and pursuit of excellence. The Processing Supervisor provides leadership and coordination to plant operations teams, focusing on safety, productivity, and employee development. This role involves implementing standard operating procedures, managing labor needs, and ensuring compliance with plant policies.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryRestaurants

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily operations; providing leadership, focus and direction to the operations team

Lead daily start up meetings communicating, safety expectations, production requirements for the day and the OEE standards past and present

Organizes and plans labor needs such as vacation coverage, absenteeism and overtime. Focuses on managing labor to standard

Implement and maintain 5s and lean manufacturing processes, through Gemba walks, and periodic Kaizen events

Insures employees receive proper training (Safety, operations, housekeeping). Performs follow-up meetings with employees throughout the training process

Works with HR and Plant leadership team to attain long term development and career growth of operations personnel

Leads operating teams in the execution of the more operational aspects of the TPM program

Does periodic audits on the operations processes and provides analysis of operations to support initiatives or areas of opportunity

Leads operating teams in problem solving and short-term business issues. Takes part in periodic meetings to discuss long term strategic planning

Works to standardize operating processes such as changeovers, startups, and shutdowns

Implements cost control systems in areas such as waste, repair and maintenance, supplies and labor

Ensures all hourly employees’ time is properly recorded in the payroll system

Develops and follows leader standard work

Ensures plant policies and procedures are adhered to

Works closely with the Human Resource Department to perform interviews and give input in the hiring process

Performs all new hire 7-30-60-90-day reviews and develop new hire training schedule/deadlines

Follows and implements manufacturing discipline and holds direct reports accountable

Handles employee disciplinary issues utilizing proper conflict resolution techniques

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lean manufacturingSupervisory experienceTrainingDevelopmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsConflict resolutionAttention to detailTime managementTeam player

Required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational/time management skills

Able to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

Ability to work for long periods of time, under pressure, to produce results

Ability to operate a computer in a Windows-based environment and most office equipment

Strong attention to detail

Results oriented

Demonstrate ambiguity to change

Minimum of 2 years supervisory / lead experience in a manufacturing or environment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Lean experience helpful

Company

Sauer Brands, Inc.

For over a century, Sauer Brands has been America’s trusted flavor partner—the passionate people behind Duke’s Mayo, Mateo’s Salsa, Kernel Season’s, and a portfolio of spices and condiments that turn everyday meals into memorable moments.

Founded in 1887

Richmond, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees