What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Operator, Chocolate position at Barry Callebaut?
Lead Operator, Chocolate
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
Key responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the operations of each shift including supporting efficient equipment operation, providing adequate personnel training, handling personnel issues, and maintaining adequate personnel placement.
- Organization of the day-to-day operations of shift including troubleshooting as needed.
- Ensure correct completion of all shift paperwork.
- Enforce company policies, safety standards, GMP standards and HACCP.
- Coach and support each team member and facilitate team meetings as needed, including employee and temporary employee work assessments.
- Cross train personnel to be able to work in Chocolate Production area.
- High School diploma or equivalency and a minimum of two years of appropriate supervisory experience in a food-manufacturing environment. Associate’s degree preferred.
- Proficient English language skills both written and oral
- Computer knowledge in Word, Excel; PowerPoint and SAP (helpful)
- Teamwork and Cooperation – have a genuine intention to work cooperatively with others and to be part of a team.
- Flexibility, Self-control, Self-confidence – ability to adapt to and work effectively with a variety of situations individual or groups.
- Organizational Commitment – ability and willingness to modify his/her behavior to suit the values, priorities and goals of the organization.
- Interpersonal understanding and Relationship building – ability to listen and understand others.
- Initiative – preference for taking action before being requested.
- Developing Others – genuine intent to foster the learning or development of one or several employees
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
- Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
- An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
- Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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