Warehouse Supervisor

Company Profile :

At CAVA Foods, we love what we do, and we manufacture every dip and spread to be as fulfilling as the last.  At our manufacturing center we are looking for fanatics in food, who take pride in our products and are ready to ensure every retail partner and restaurant receives products that uphold the high-quality standards of our brand.

We foster a culture built on five core values

Generosity First, Always : We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in the service of others.

Constant Curiosity : We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.

Act with Agility : We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.

Passion for Positivity : We greet each day with warmth and possibility.

Collective Ambition : We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

The Title :

Batching Dep t Supervisor

The Role :

As the Batching Department Supervisor , you are responsible for effectively leading and working with your t eam to follow daily work instructions. The Batching Department blends prepared and p urchased raw materials and delivers bulk products to the Packaging Department. Team members handle food ingredients, follow recipes, document traceability, o perate washing, chopping, pumping, and mixing equipment, whilst following food quality and safety standards to ensure the safe and t imely production of healthy food. You will d emonstrate and emphasize high quality and food safety standards, training team members as r equired . You will also coordinate with team members and departments to ensure t imely and efficient production. In short, you will b e responsible for your entire department, the team functions, and all departmental documentation . You will serve as a positive example for your entire team and report directly to the Production Manager .

What You’ll Do :

• Lead the setup of the Ingredient Prep. and Batching areas and assemble equipment
• Actively c oordinate with warehouse operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of raw materials to the production floor
• Oversee the preparation of raw materials for processing, including de-casing, inspecting, washing, size reducing and portioning . Demonstrate proficiency and train others.
• Coordinate preparation , ensure proper label ing , and stage raw materials for downstream processes
• Safely operate process equipment including wash tanks, product conveyors, drum / tote unloaders, size reduction equipment, pumps, buggy dumpers and mixing systems and train others.
• Lead general sanitation activities, including breakdown of various packaging stations, following product changeovers and at the end of the production shift
• Effectively lead team and departmental operations to ensur e  time ly  and efficient production.
• Prepare and review documentation (written or digital) as required for food safety, quality, and production tracking activities. Train others on best practices.
• Adhere to and demonstrate to team members all safety guidelines (both personnel and food safety-related) and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Identify and promptly report product, processing, documentation, and employee performance issues to the management team.
• Report potentially unsafe working or equipment conditions and work with the management team to correct deficiencies .
• Embrace continuous improvement.
• Lead teams to accomplish priorities and initiatives with the impact for the guest in mind
• Effectively communicate goals, priorities, and action items to direct reports; actively give feedback on progress updates
• Conduct impactful and meaningful DE&I conversations within team and organization
• Create opportunities for Team Members to grow in their roles and progress into higher roles in the organization
• Execute effective decision-making skills to led team to succeed
• Oversee innovative solutions proposed by direct reports
• Maintain emotional stability in stressful situations; lead by example for how our team should handle adversity
• Abide by policies and procedures that support the service mindset
• Manage timeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly
• Earn the trust of Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values
• Show discipline in bringing consistent performance, communication, and attitude to the job every day
• Actively contribute to your department to complete tasks and meet company goals
• Recognize the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success of this business

The Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Allergens : We prepare products with milk and sesame containing ingredients . Team members must be able to work with these ingredients .

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept ”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.