Production Supervisor

This position is on 2nd shift.

THE ROLE:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing all daily production activities for assigned shift or area with the intent to efficiently create quality and food safe products, in a safe, and respectful work environment. This position will be responsible for leading a team; ensuring policies and procedures are followed, and company objectives are met.

• Lead and supervise employees including staffing and recruiting, training, and performance management; establish and communicate clear performance expectations, through coaching, direction, and open communication
• Actively participate in food safety and people safety programs; ensuring all related policies and practices are being followed and concerns are being addressed
• Understand and support the development, implementation and management of various procedures and practices; providing insights to support a culture of continuous improvement
• Coordinate all production activities and schedule team members to maximize performance and meet business needs; managing changeovers, down time, employee overtime, planned and unplanned absences and temporary labor
• Ensure lines are running efficiently per established guidelines; troubleshoot areas of concern and report out successes and deficiencies when appropriate
• Ensure food safety and quality through various means including visual inspection of product, processing areas and employee activities; performing seal and packaging checks; ensuring GMPs and good housekeeping procedures are followed
• Use various computer systems, including the use of ipads, to manage production effectiveness, materials and manufacturing specs; train and coach employees
• Partner with all departments including quality assurance, warehousing, maintenance, purchasing, etc.; communicating concerns and improvement opportunities effectively
• Provide back up support to supervisors, plant manager and other positions as requested
• Collaboratively perform other duties as needed and directed to support the goals of the company

Work Environment:

Oregon Ice Cream contains office, manufacturing and outdoor workspaces where this position is required to access and work. This position requires frequent use of a computer and related hardware and frequent walking and standing in and around the facility. A person must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist and climb stairs; see, hear and talk; use hands to type, handle or feel tools or controls; use hands and arms to reach. Lifting/moving up to 30lbs is also required; occasional lifting/transferring of objects may be required with assistance up to 75 lbs. This position also requires a person to handle environments of varied temperatures and with various food allergens present; and be comfortable at various heights.

In addition, this position requires a person to travel occasionally to various worksites including OIC locations, vendor or training sites and various other venues.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Minimum two years supervisory or leadership experience in food manufacturing or similar environment; ice cream experience highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business, food science or related field preferred; high school diploma (or equivalent) plus leadership training or other related experience required
• Familiarity with GMPs, safe work environment practices; SQF knowledge preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office; proven ability to learn and use various systems effectively; experience with Microsoft NAV, Redzone, and/or Alchemy preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal/writing) effectively at all levels and with all customers, internally and externally
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate and hold team members accountable; ability to establish and maintain trust and credibility
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage, take initiative and use independent judgement and decision making, asking for support when appropriate
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and occasional holidays
• A passion for quality food and ice cream is a plus!