Production Flex Supervisor - All Shifts As Needed

About the Company

Our facility located in Whitehall, OH is dedicated to the retail product portfolio with a specialization in rolled dough (pizza, pie, pastry), cookie dough, and new brand expansions. As we grow, our team members grow with us. If you are looking to do the best work of your career, be a part of an extraordinary company, and have a passion for what we do, we want to hear from you!

Our Cerelia Whitehall plant may be new, but the history of Cerelia goes back to 1974. As the years have passed, the company has grown from a France-based production company to an international leader.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Flex across all 3 production shifts to cover for other supervisors. Home schedule will be Monday through Friday 12p-9p
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) of the production team’s performance including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor hours, and ensure expectations are met or exceeded
• Monitor the total production process including continual monitoring of product flow, equipment, process methodology, mechanical repair work orders, on-the-job training of employees, writing and developing standard operating procedures (SOP), product quality, product yields, and safety excellence
• Maintain a 48-hour mindset for the production floor, ensuring the next production day is set for success
• Understand equipment in the plant from staging, consuming, processing, and final packaging
• Fully understand product and process specifications: identify, execute, and communicate all aspects
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, and observing control points, labor, and equipment
• Continuously improve operations to maximize profit and minimize cost
• Work effectively with the maintenance team to minimize production downtime and ensure preventative maintenance is performed on schedule
• Investigate and resolve production deviations and issues
• Assist in production or other duties as assigned when needed

Team Building & Supervision

• Ensure plant personnel follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work in a safe, efficient, and effective manner while striving to achieve quality level production to exceed customers' needs
• Lead production teams to achieve required safety, quality, productivity targets for production, sanitation, and logistics
• Build a strong team by communicating performance expectations; monitoring and appraising performance; providing support, coaching, training, and enforcing standard policies and procedures
• Provide coaching, counseling, and disciplining to direct reports
• Lead team meetings and cross-functional workshops
• Be involved in the hiring and training of new employees, refer employees for promotions
• Identify training opportunities and needs within the production team and discuss needs with production manager and HR to develop training plan
• Cover other shifts in the Production Supervisor’s absence

Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to GMP compliance and safety standards and provide necessary training and communicate changes on each initiative
• Supervise daily shift operations to ensure production standards, quality parameters, safety procedures, and department business plan goals are met
• Ensure the plant meets all government, customer, and third-party audit requirements and implement corrective actions according to audit results
• Isolate any product that will not meet established quality standards or may cause a food safety hazard; notify the quality assurance department and document appropriately
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements

Health & Safety

• Conduct regular inspections to ensure machinery and equipment are well maintained and running safely according to specifications
• Perform all work in accordance with company standards and established safety procedures
• Follow company safety policies and practices, fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers

Requirements

• B.S/B.A. in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education or minimum of 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Understanding of FDA and OSHA regulations
• Experience evaluating work processes and systems for efficiencies and operational flow
• Knowledge and implementation of lean manufacturing principles is preferred but not required
• Knowledge and familiarity with automated manufacturing process/packaging technology, GMP, and industry standards
• Preferred dough experience but not required

Skills

• Results-oriented individual with excellent time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results within specified time frames
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and make judgments, and a sense of urgency
• Decisive leader with strong interpersonal skills; adept at leading, learning, and motivating
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word and Excel
• Ability to evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback and assistance for improvement
• Familiarity with operation layouts and automation improvements, budgeting, and cost improvements
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and changing workplace environment with a desire to make a strong impact on the business
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently