What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor - CA position at Van Drunen Farms?
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!
WHAT’S GROWING AT GOLDEN STATE HERBS? WE ARE!
As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, Van Drunen Farms family of companies are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our companies reach the next level. We provide a family-oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will manage the production teams at the plant and work closely with the supporting departments such as Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Accounting, and Engineering to identify proactive ways to continuously improve plant production, including safety, quality, efficiency, and engagement/morale. This position requires problem-solving skills, supervisory skills, an exceptional grasp of the production process, and the ability to develop, engage and inspire teams. The Production Supervisor is responsible for all plant people, assets, and activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and lead a high performing production team across all production lines to actively engage employees.
- Oversee all production at the facility. Serve as main point of contact for all production Leads.
- Coordinate production activities with scheduling, purchasing, maintenance, quality, and safety to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
- Create and maintain production schedules in concert with Product Line manager.
- Create and maintain an environment for a safe and healthy workforce. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations and GSH policies and set expectations for continuous improvement.
- Ensure that all HAACP and GMP, and BRC requirements are met.
- Balance resources against new growth projects and efficiency of current items. Work with Operations Manager and General Manager to work on new projects as needed.
- Work closely with Product Line to identify opportunities for improvement in planning, scheduling, and efficiency.
- Must demonstrate technical curiosity and willing to work alongside the team as needed for new products, new machinery, or operator training.
- Coordinate with maintenance team and contractors on the maintenance and repair of processing equipment or the building.
- Review production and operating reports/records. Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to ensure cost effectiveness and prevent operational delays.
- Continually work towards improving process efficiencies throughout the plant.
- Oversee weekly timesheets for plant employees to ensure payroll is submitted on time.
- Establishes a positive working environment, fostering a culture of growth and development. Develop team skills through open communication, consistent and fair performance reviews, and internal and external skill training.
- Create inviting environment for customers and act as plant customer liaison working with the corporate tour guide.
- Conduct all duties in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Perform any other duty as assigned.
JOB EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Bi-lingual in Spanish and English required.
- Supervisory/Leadership skills.
- Developed listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Organizational and detail skills.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Must be a problem-solver who demonstrates good judgement.
- Demonstrates strategic thinking and excellence in execution. Relentless about leading to continuously improve all aspects of plant operations.
- Proven success in leading a food processing facility or other manufacturing operation.
- Established proficiency in financial, production, safety, and quality leadership and metrics.
- Critical thinker with an ability to analyze complex decisions quantitatively and qualitatively.
- Good working knowledge of production equipment, systems, and controls.
- Willing and able to lead in emergency situations consistent with operations.
- A Proficiency in the MS Office Suite
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to work in a dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor work environment as needed.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.
- Expected Pay Range: $33.65 - $38.46
- Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
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Benefits Available: benefits-summary-2025.pdf
- Shift Differential: No
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at
recruiting@vandrunen.com
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Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Salary : $34 - $38
