Supervisor

Description

We are currently looking for a dynamic team member for Production Supervisor. This position is hands-on leader over our Production Operations, and responsible for the daily preparation and production of raw ingredients needed for daily operations, responsibilities include:

• Leads all of shift production, ensure right people are in right places to drive quality, human and food safety to achieve success. Ensure production needs are met for the daily and weekly schedule. Practices flexibility with personal scheduling, and includes the ability to shift on days, nights and weekends as needed to support production requirements.
• Assess equipment and process needs to drive continuous improvement and results; managing line efficiencies, key performance indicators and production downtime.
• Ensure all equipment is operating safely and in appropriate working order; partner with food safety team to ensure break down, clean and assemble for mandatory start time every day.
• Manage waste percentage, process improvements and other operational functions to reduce down time. Tracks key indicators of the production team’s performance including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor costs, and industrial accidents and communicating these indicators to the team for further action. Partners with quality control, warehouse and logistics departments to achieve success.
• Motivating and training members of the team to harness potential and execution of products; assigning tasks to team members with training, giving specific direction, with process and procedures to follow in carrying out tasks. Guide team members in ensuring production, quality and quantity requirements are met. Recognizes the contribution of each individual team member, encourages them to work together in harmony, sharing ideas, maintaining both relationships, while delivering fair and concise feedback for development and improvements.
• Perform or assist with the daily maintenance and sanitation of all of operation lines and equipment ensuring food safety compliance by completing EOD checklist. Ensure compliance with food safety and quality guidelines; following all GMP’s and wearing all required PPE.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• 1 years of recent manufacturing experience required in food manufacturing is a must.
• 1 year of recent experience as a leader in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the kitchen environment, specifically, food preparation knowledge, and good math skills;
• Ability to prioritize workflow and organize diverse material and ability to perform effectively without supervision and within established time limits and ongoing deadlines;
• Physical requirements: the ability to speak, read and write the English language; regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; required to stand, walk, and drive or ride in a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.; able to work extended shifts and weekends as needed. Work hours Monday to Friday 10-12 hours a day. 

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following abilities:

• Communication: Excel in both written and oral communication; effective interpersonal and presentation skills; with a professional attitude.
• Organized: Able to work independently; effective time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Analytical: Superior critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data from multiple sources. Strong business acumen, including problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative.
• Adaptable: Willingness to accept change; exhibit flexibility and adaptability. Along with the ability to absorb and quickly understand new information.
• Resourceful: Ability to deliver results utilizing the resources available. Has a get-it-done mentality.