Job Information
Berry Global PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR in CALHOUN, Georgia
Overview
Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 240+ global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. For more information, visit our website , or connect with us on LinkedIn .
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directs and coordinates shift activities of the production operation to safely produce film scheduled according to quality specifications in an efficient manner. This requires working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor
and other Shift Supervisors to adapt to the changing conditions of the equipment, schedule, and operators.
- Supervises all aspects of the shift employees' jobs, including operation of the process within standard operating conditions. Accounts for all product through put on a shift-by-shift basis including
finished goods, scrap, reclaimed material and any work in process.
Schedules pellet inventory and production, and directs silo management.
Responsible for each employee's productivity, job training, quality, food safety, hygiene, & personal safety performances. Leads the effort by example, ensuring that employees correctly follow all
work instructions and plant safety procedures to produce top quality product safely and efficiently.
- Accounts for employee attendance and fills empty positions as needed by pre-scheduling or calling in overtime workers. Provides coaching and counseling to help operators overcome problems
affecting performance.
- Inputs production reports each shift. Monitors and records the condition of all machines each shift, and checks temperatures. Involved in review and revision of standard operating procedures, directives and
work instructions. Completes the Master cleaning schedule for each shift.
- Acts as a resource and counsel for process adjustments to maintain quality. Directs shift and coordinates all available shift resources to ensure production is maintained at maximum quality, optimum rates,
and minimum scrap. Designated operational alternate during the absence of the Production Manager.
- Completes internal audits of plant departments, issues corrective actions, and documents corrective action verification evidence. Ensures that BRC/IOP Standards for Packaging are followed by
production employees. Performs other tasks as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises nine employees in the Production Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
BRC/IOP Implementation Responsibilities:
3.6.1 All documents in use shall be properly authorized and be the current version.
3.9.1 The company shall have a system which has the ability to trace and follow all raw materials
from the supplier through all stages of processing and distribution of the finished product and vice versa. Where continuous processes are used or raw materials are in bulk silos, traceability shall be achieved to the best practical level of accuracy.
4.4.3 Staff shall be trained in site security procedures and encouraged to report or challenge unidentified or unknown visitors.
4.5.3 Work in progress shall be clearly identified and adequately protected.
4.7.1: Equipment, Including fixtures and fittings, shall be maintained to minimize the risk of product contamination.
4.7.5: Tools and other maintenance equipment shall be cleared away after use and appropriately stored.
4.9.1: Good standards of housekeeping shall be maintained, which shall include a 'clean as you go' policy.
4.10.1 Suitable and sufficient refuse and waste containers shall be provided, which shall be
emptied at appropriate frequencies and maintained in an adequately clean condition.
4.12.1 All finished products and materials transferred between premises shall be fully identified and
protected during transit and storage by appropriate external packaging or transported under
conditions to protect the product from contamination. This shall include the risk of taint or odor and of malicious intervention.
4.12.4 All pallets shall be checked. Damaged, contaminated or unacceptable pallets shall be discarded. Wooden pallets that come into direct contact with finished products or raw materials shall not be allowed to contaminate the product Wooden pallets, if used, shall be sound, dry, clean and free from damage and contamination.
4.12.7 Work in progress shall be suitably labelled and covered to ensure proper identification and prevent damage.
5.6: Measuring equipment used to monitor critical manufacturing process points and product safety and legality shall be calibrated.
5.6.1: Measuring equipment used to monitor critical manufacturing process points and the product's compliance with relevant legal requirements and specifications shall be identified and calibrated.
5.8.2.2: Sharp blades, equipment and tools shall not be left in a position that allows them to contaminate the product.
6.3.2: Jewelry and wrist watches shall not be worn, with the exception of a plain wedding ring, a wedding wristband and sleeper earrings (continuous loop).
6.3.5: All personnel, visitors and contractors shall wash their hands after using the restroom, eating, smoking or drinking (unless drinking only water In accordance with the conditions set out in clause 6.3.9) and whenever otherwise necessary.
6.3.6: Fingernails shall be kept short and dean. False fingernails and nail varnish/polish shall not be used. Where visitors can not comply, suitable control procedures shall be in place, e.g. non-handling of product, use of gloves.
6.3.8: Eating (including the eating of confectionery and chewing of gum or tobacco), drinking and smoking shall not be allowed in the production or storage areas. If it is impractical for personnel to leave their work area, local controlled facilities (such as a fully walled area with hand-washing facilities) shall be provided.
6.3.9: Drinking of water from purpose-made dispensers and/or by using disposable conical cups or spill-proof containers may be allowed, provided it is confined to a designated area away from equipment.
6.4.3 : All cuts and grazes on exposed skin shall be covered by an appropriately colored plaster, different from the product color (preferably blue), and containing a metal detectable strip. These shall be company issued and monitored when involved in work in contact with high risk materials. Where appropriate, in addition to the plaster, a finger stall shall be worn.
6.5.1 Appropriate clean protective clothing that cannot contaminate the product shall be worn.
6.5.3 Protective clothing worn in production areas shall provide adequate covering of the upper torso. Where direct food contact or high-risk contact products are handled, the clothing shall have no external pockets on the upper body garments or sewn on buttons. Changes of such clothing shall be available at all times as required.
6.5.5 Based on the assessment of risk to the product, suitable footwear shall be worn within the factory environment.
6.5.6 Based on hazard and risk analysis, snoods for beards and moustaches shall be worn to prevent product contamination.
6.5.7 Based on hazard and risk analysis, all scalp hair shall be fully contained to prevent product contamination.
Qualifications
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person.
Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Order processing systems; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Other Qualifications:
2 years minimum factory experience
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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/28393/production-supervisor/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
Location US-GA-CALHOUN
Job ID 2025-28393
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Category Manufacturing
Location : Address 1655 HIGHWAY 41 SOUTH SW