What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at La Fermière U.S?
YOGURT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
ABOUT LA FERMIERE US – THE FRENCH YOGURT
La Fermière is a family-owned French yogurt and desserts company born in 1952 in the sunny part of Provence, France. We are known both for our commitment to quality as well our signature pots. Coming to the US to share our French recipes was our “American dream” come true. With a strong launch 5 years ago, La Fermière US is now available nationwide in both retail and food service, with more than 1000 locations.
With national expansion continuing to grow, we need to reinforce the supervision of our production team. This position in based in Sebastopol, CA.
OPERATION OF PACKAGING MACHINES/LINES
It ensures and optimizes the operation and productivity of the packaging:
Proceeds to the commissioning of its line according to the manufacturing program,
Ensures the regular supply of consumables and verifies their conformity (fruit bag, pallet, pot, seal, sheath ....) in collaboration with the Handlers,
Monitors the different driving parameters of the machine during production,
Supervise the packaging filler
Regulates the activity from controls, hazards and upstream and downstream information,
Applies the necessary corrective measures (settings) in case of malfunction,
Carries out the adjustment activities in compliance with the defined instructions,
Respects the rules of use of the packers in order to guarantee their proper functioning, including during cleanings
CONTROLS and TRACEABILITY
Guarantees optimal product quality:
Controls the product by ensuring compliance with the work instructions,
Ensures that the pallets are taken care of for their storage, (oven temperature control and cold)
Verifies that the DLC, primary and secondary packaging correspond to the production planning.
Provides precise and complete information on the packaging sheets following the various checks.
Carries out the various samples for the control of the finished products
Performs weight checks
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEANING PLANS
Respects the cleaning instructions of the different areas in accordance with the posted plans.
Plans, carries out and controls the cleaning operations.
Checks the supply of cleaning product to the workstation and feeds it if necessary.
Records the cleaning operations on the corresponding documents.
Constantly monitors the state of cleanliness of production and storage areas, materials and equipment.
Checks daily that the cleaning operations are carried out correctly.
GUARANTEE OF THE CONTINUITY OF THE ACTIVITY
Ensures the supply of his workstation (raw materials, sampling equipment, etc.).
Guides the operations of packaging, storage of materials / products in connection with the managers.
PERFORMING FIRST-LEVEL MAINTENANCE
They perform first-level preventive/curative maintenance of equipment.
Maintains his equipment (chains, bin, tool box, scale ...) and warns his manager in case of loss or deterioration
It is able to detect and analyze an anomaly.
Intervenes, if necessary, in case of failure - otherwise it notifies the production manager or plant manager.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Assists and oversees the quality of product, ensure employees are following procedures.
SKILLS
- Leadership, teamwork
- Organized, polyvalent
- Rigorous, concentrated
- Reliable, punctual
- Pedagogue, communicator
- Takes initiative
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28