What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION PLANT SUPERVISOR position at Joseph Gallo Cheese Company?

Job Description

Description :

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment.

Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients.

Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Benefits :

401(k) retirement plan w / company match
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Educational Reimbursement
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.)
Free cheese!

Requirements :

Summary of Functions :

Lead effective daily operations and develop highly skilled plant operators. Support the departmental goals of efficiency, high yields, quality production and equipment operation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Directly manage operational employees through functional leads establishing daily objectives

Responsibility for frontline employees including hiring, reviews, rewards, and discipline.

Manage daily process, including but not limited to :

Establish Operational procedures (SOPs)

Establish work load requirements, work schedules and plan task level assignments

Establish training needs and certification requirements

Ensure safe operation

Maintain composure in stressful situations, making sound decisions and communicating with management team as needed.

Motivate employees to higher achievements.

Treat all employees fairly and with consistency.

Support the development of a process improvement program

Manage to KPI standards established by Operations Manager

Recognize trends / indicators and reacts proactively to address potential problems.

Ensure employees maintain industry guidelines for GMP

Proficiency in English required with Spanish language skills preferred

Computer Proficient

Food Safety Requirements / Responsibilities :

Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations

Comply with GMP’s in the plant.

Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system.

Organizational Relationships :

Position reports to the Plant Manager. Direct reports for this position include :

Frontline departmental employees.

Qualifications :

Minimum A.A. with B.S. or B.A. preferred

5 years of supervisory experience

Experience working in a food manufacturing company, preferably dairy operation or related

Proven background with safety programs and GMP

Willingness to work non-traditional hours as required

Food, CPG or USDA / FDA environments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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.

Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb stairs.

Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will work in an office environment with regular trips to manufacturing and warehouse centers.

Regular exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals.

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned.

Joseph Gallo Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO

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