Production Supervisor chez Wolverine Packing Company

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Wolverine Packing Company   

Assistant Production Supervisor

The Assistant Production Supervisor at Wolverine Packing is responsible for leading production employees in a fast paced hamburger production plant. This is a high volume, lean manufacturing environment. You will lead a team to identify problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolve issues. Most importantly, you will be responsible for creating an engaged and team-oriented work force. 

2nd shift (2pm - 11:30pm) Monday - Friday and every other Saturday as needed. Start and finish times may vary. 

Pay rate is $24/HR, plus a $1 shift premium, based on experience, 50-60 hours per week can be expected. 

Key Qualifications:    

• Past supervisor or foreman experience in a fast paced food or manufacturing environment      
• Proven leadership, persuasion, initiative, and communication skills     
• Strong knowledge of food production processes and lean manufacturing are preferred  
• Food safety training will be provided and is not required for employment         
• Knowledge of OSHA and food safety standards are preferred         

Job Requirements:   

• Ability to lead, coach, and communicate with all levels of the organization     
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements     
• Ensure employees are trained and understand how to follow work instructions     
• Work on continuous improvement and efficiency of each operation     
• Enforce safety guidelines and company standards     
• The position is very hands on, and supervisors are on the plant floor about 80% of the shift     
• Ability to directly supervise employees in a fast paced food production or processing department     
• Candidate must be open to working afternoon shift. The position requires a commitment of 50-60 hours per week.        

At Wolverine, here are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy:       

• Normal work week is Monday – Friday; expect to work most Saturdays     
• Salary or hourly rate based on experience     
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits     
• Paid holidays & vacation time     
• Matching contribution to 401 (k) plan     
• Individual leadership development           

Work Environment & Conditions  

The work environment and conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a production type atmosphere where the temperature is cold (40 degrees), wet and can be dirty. The noise level in the work environment usually is loud as well.      

Physical Demands   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend/twist neck and back; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/ R hands; talk or hear. The employee frequently handles material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, shoulder-to-overhead and pushing/pulling/carrying. The employee frequently is required to stand for long periods of time, walk; and stoop, and kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. The employee must wear protective clothing, foot protection, hairnet, face mask and gloves.      

About Wolverine Packing Company  

Wolverine is one of Detroit’s oldest meat companies. Family owned and operated since 1937, the company serves customers across the United States and around the world. Our company culture supports the growth of our employees by promoting from within and developing individual career paths.     

At Wolverine, our people are the center of what we do. Every day, we strive to engage each individual here to develop their talents and discover their greatness. We also make some of the finest steaks, hamburgers, lamb, and other specialty meats in the country. As an employee of Wolverine, you will be part of a fast paced, high performance team, driven by employee engagement and powered by work precision.