Operations Supervisor

About the role

Under the direction of the Product Manager - Cookie Production, supervise a line or multiple lines, including the direct supervision of hourly employees, to produce the required volume of products within company standards of quality, cost and safe work procedures. Ensure that employees have all the resources and tools to carry out their job functions safely and efficiently. Supervisor will also be responsible for working with managers, other supervisors, and personnel from other departments to promote a team environment to achieve goals across all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Covers 40% of the role by coordinating the daily activities of operations personnel to effectively manage the flow of production, including working toward the pursuit of departmental, plant, and company goals for safety, quality, and cost utilizing lean manufacturing skills.
• Covers 10% of the role by leading/participating in team initiatives directed towards achieving operational safety objectives. Monitor accident trends, complete incident reports, and manage transitional work.
• Covers 10% of the role by analyzing cost indicators and making appropriate adjustments to improve.
• Covers 5% of the role by inspecting and monitoring work areas for compliance with food safety regulations and making decisions on disposition of questionable product.
• Covers 5% of the role by ensuring proper and accurate reporting on all production and inventory measurements.
• Covers 5% of the role by coordinating on-the-job training and evaluating skill level achieved for new hires and job transfers.
• Covers 5% of the role by training employees in Quality and Safety regulations and ensuring compliance with same.
• Covers 5% of the role by promoting teamwork and recognizing exceptional performance where appropriate.
• Covers 5% of the role by managing the operations improvement process by using facilitation and coaching skills. Balance production needs with needs of employees. Promote positive employee relations. Recommend and administer appropriate disciplinary action up to and including job terminations. Monitor, advise and manage various production issues including equipment, ingredients, packaging, allergens and crewing needs.
• Balance production needs with needs of employees. Promote positive employee relations. Recommend and administer appropriate disciplinary action up to and including job terminations. Monitor, advise and manage various production issues including equipment, ingredients, packaging, allergens and crewing needs.
• Ability to evaluate daily operations problems in a common sense manner and make quick decisions that support departmental, plant, and company objectives. Must have strong oral communication and interpersonal skills that enhance and promote teamwork and drive positive results.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of previous experience managing/supervising groups of employees in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with lean manufacturing / TPM / Six Sigma skills preferred.
• Years of relevant experience: 2-5 years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (Prior experience in food manufacturing/consumer product industry is preferred).
• Knowledge of the basic techniques for conducting meetings and conveying technical information.
• Ability to assess and respond appropriately to critical plant production issues.
• Strong ability to work and coordinate with peers and other business units.
• Ability to provide useful advice or to facilitate discussion with departments regarding future needs or changes.
• Ability to quickly absorb and learn new technologies, software and hardware components, and anticipate future applicability to support the business' direction.
• Ability to prepare complex, written reports.
• Ability to assume a leadership role, as needed, as a member and/or leader of project team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated business savvy.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Prior MS Sharepoint, Kronos and SAP experience is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment that operates on a 24/7 schedule.
• Position requires an individual to work different schedules and varying hours.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent business results under demanding timetables.

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• TPM
• Six Sigma
• Meeting Conduction
• Technical Information Conveyance
• Assessment and Response to Critical Issues
• Coordination with Peers and Business Units
• Advice and Discussion Facilitation
• Technology Learning and Adaptation
• Report Preparation
• Led/Participated in Team Initiatives
• Facilitation and Coaching Skills
• Operational Improvement Process Management
• Production Issue Monitoring and Management
• Employee Training and Compliance
• Teamwork Promotion and Performance Recognition
• Disciplinary Action Administration
• Operational Problem Evaluation and Decision Making
• Oral and Written Communication
• Business Savvy
• Organizational and Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• MS Office Applications Proficiency
• Sharepoint, Kronos, SAP Experience
• Fast-Paced, Team Environment Thriving
• Varying Schedules and Hours
• Business Results Delivery

Benefits

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ, free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

Pay

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $67,000-$92,100. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation.

Schedule

Position requires an individual to work different schedules and varying hours.