What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispense & Blending Supervisor- 2nd Shift position at Actus Nutrition?
At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.
The Dispense & Blending Supervisor is responsible for managing department Leads, Trainers and Staff. They will have oversight of both areas to assure adherence to SOPs, troubleshoot issues and facilitate efficient operation to drive maximum output in alignment with organizational KPIs. The Dispense & Blending Supervisor will manage, develop, mentor, and coach staff. The Dispense & Blending Supervisor will also troubleshoot and make decisions to minimize any downtime in both departments.
Shift: Monday through Friday 2:00PM-10:00PM
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assure Leads and employees are properly trained in Safety, Quality and Operational procedures and protocols.
- Provide strong leadership to motivate staff and resolve issues. Monitor performance, promote teamwork, find ways to motivate staff, recognize outstanding performance and address/correct poor performance.
- Act as liaison between other departments and assure effective communication and coordination with Warehouse, Planning, Procurement, QA, Maintenance and Production teams.
- Manage non-production activities including Allergen, SQF, NSF, Safety and Customer Audits as well as IT Training.
- Identify and resolve issues and inefficiencies.
- Create and Update Training and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents.
- Manage and verify all paperwork and assure accuracy, timeliness and proper distribution.
- Monitor and analyze data to assure yield and transactional accuracy. Offer suggestions for better reporting and analytics.
- Manage all Allergen Control and Sanitation processes and procedures.
- Log, manage and drive resolution of equipment/maintenance issues.
- Participate in and promote the Actus Nutrition Job Rotation Program.
- Ensure production meets MMR specifications.
- Understand organizational KPI’s and ensure the departs are hitting required metrics.
- Understand and become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the reconciliation process.
- Understand and become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in utilization of Redzone in both departments.
- Ensure 100% inventory accuracy. Oversee cycle count schedules, help with inventory discrepancies, and perform investigations as needed.
- Report all quality and production issues immediately to a Management and offer suggestions and/or ideas for improvement.
- Manage changeover process to minimize downtime.
Position Requirements:
- 2 years’ previous production experience, preferably in a food grade manufacturing facility.
- Exceptional analytical an organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must demonstrate the willingness to learn process and protocols and have the willingness and ability to train others.
- Recent or current experience as a blend operator preferred.
