Senior Production Supervisor-Overnight Shift

Job Location: Bellwood

Want to make an impact?

The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for executing production and logistics plans. The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for overall operations of the assigned shift, including: warehouse, labor relations, production, site security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Supervisor is also for responsible for facilitating projects across the plant as needed.

Ways you will make a difference

• Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor functions
• Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility
• Serve as end to end support for the processing, packaging, warehouse and maintenance functions in the Operations department
• Oversee production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines
• Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
• Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager
• Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including: proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards
• Participate in daily food review
• Support and execute relevant projects as needed
• Provides plantwide technical expertise, support and facilitation of products and systems
• Works with the Continuous Improvement Manager to create procedures, review LEAN activities, develop data systems and data reporting
• Ensure adherence to all standard work processes, including LEAN processes. Audits LEAN and Operational Processes
• Develop training of LEAN tools and skills. Attends Kaizen sessions within the plant to provide guidance
• Improve overall skill levels of Operators and Supervisors through training, leadership, facilitation, troubleshooting and knowledge transfer
• Responsible for managing budget of long-term process improvement projects and innovation withe supervision of the Operations Manager
• Act as Operations Manager in their absence or as needed
  
  

Skills that will make you successful

Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities

• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity
• Independent, self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong problem solving, negotiating, and decision making skills
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
• Critical thinking
  
  

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred

• Minimum 3 years experience
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with SAP
• Understanding of GMP principles
• Process, packing, and mechanical experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing people with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization across work functions internal and external
• Food experience a plus
• TPM experience a plus
  
  

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually