Food Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Optimizes production with a lean mindset, productivity, and maximizes yield.
• Accurately reports and ensures the highest quality for customers.
• Maintains compliance with manufacturing and food safety practices.
• Works closely with QA to address departmental and kitchen issues.
• Safeguards food safety and quality through daily supervision.
• Reviews and updates work aids for product quality verification.
• Manages the daily production process and sets productivity targets.
• Trains and coaches the team to meet defined productivity targets.
• Identifies and implements process improvement initiatives.
• Previews production and operating reports to resolve operational issues.
• Assists with problem-solving, setting and achieving goals, manufacturing processes, scheduling, and equipment problems.
• Trains and cross-trains all employees on the production line.
• Evaluates and reviews production staff and recommends/initiates disciplinary actions.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Assists in special projects and generates summaries of project performance.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in a manufacturing environment.
• Equivalent combinations of related education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience with quality systems and knowledge of statistics, HACCP, Food Safety Programs, and Six Sigma is preferred.
• Reliable, responsible, proactive, and initiative-driven.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work in a cold refrigerated environment.
• Flexible availability to work various shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• The location operates 7 days a week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan.
• Group health benefits.
• Retail plans that recognize outstanding contributions.
• Extensive training and opportunities for career advancement.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Active promotion of sustainable practices and initiatives.

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

The location operates 7 days a week.