Primary Duties:Responsible for shift performance in all areas, including Safety, Quality, Total Cost, and Delivery.Support Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives throughout the facility.Track Key Performance Indicators (KPl's) daily: weekly, and monthly, to include collecting, analyzing, and problem solving based on data collected.Essential Elements:Ability to lead, communicate, and work with cross-functional teams in a union environment both verbally and written.Computer literate in Microsoft Office.Experience in implementing and supervising Continuous Improvement Facility:Root Cause Analysis (examples: SIX Sigma, 8D, Lean, A3) Changeover Improvements (examples: Line, Product) Managing Process Tools (examples: TPM, 5S, Standardized Work, Material Control, WIP,Self-motivated, results-oriented, ability to prioritize in fast-paced environment.Previous experience In USDA requirements a plus. Ability to learn quickly is essential. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop, train, and motivate hourly employees to optimize safety, quality, total cost, and delivery which drives efficiency, productivity, cooperation, and morale.Ensure all shift employees, equipment, and areas of operation conform to appropriate health and safety regulations, Including USDA regulations.Reward and discipline shift employees in accordance with established policies and labor agreement. Maintain documentation for all such actions.Evaluate performance of all new employees during probationary period. Maintain current RF Inventory System.Maintain direct labor costs within budget.Control line usage variance within budget.Review plant safety and sanitation practices regularly with employees and recommend necessity changes in procedure.Support procedures for effective manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and cost control activities.EXPERIENCE/ SPECIALIZED SKILLS REQUIRED3-5 years of proven supervisory experience.Proficient in Microsoft Office.RF Inventory experience recommended.