Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor Blommer Chocolate Company of California Union City, CA Job Details $92,000•$102,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Benefits from day one Qualifications High school diploma or GED Team management Task prioritization Productivity software Manufacturing Business management Delegation Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Join Blommer! We offer

HEALTH & DENTAL BENEFITS DAY 1

of HIRE! Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement and 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday! Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Reports to:

Production Manager Shift:

6AM•6:15PM Thursday•Saturday +

Alternating Wednesdays Salary Range:

$92,000•$102,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee production operations of assigned shift, ensure overall compliance with quality, safety, operational policies and procedures to ensure employee safety and product/food safety Prepare work schedules to ensure properly staffed and efficient operations to meet production goals Plant, direct and coordinate activities to ensure production goals achieved Ensure all employees comply with policies, safety procedures, HACCP program and GMP's, wearing proper PPE Coordinate with training to ensure all employees receive proper training for assigned duties; work to cross-train staff to support absences within the department Conduct regular team meetings to review production needs and overall expectations of the team, engage employees in process improvement Post performance goals in department to ensure awareness of expectations and recognize accomplishments Address performance issues or policies violations; conduct initial incident investigation, engage with HR and Operations Manager as needed Troubleshoot and resolve downtime issues that arise; coordinate with peers and maintenance as needed Issue work orders for equipment repairs, coordinate with maintenance regarding downtime of equipment Develop, maintain, evaluate, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPI's) Complete daily production reports Evaluate data, organize, and present to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and savings initiatives. Support other team members as necessary, cover absences Prepare performance evaluation information for your team Ensure consistent compliance with customer standards, safety/OSHA and quality standards/HACCP and GMP standards Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for others

Note:

The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Physical Requirements:

Majority of time in production work environment Requires frequent periods of walking, standing, bending, climbing May occasionally lift, push, pull and carry minimal weights Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust•must wear hearing protection, safety shoes, hair/beard net, uniform

Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements:

Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor v. office

Performance Expectations:

Manage product operation with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results Ensures work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness are met Promote a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities Instill a culture of leadership and engagement of team to achieve performance expectations Knowledge and understanding of production operations and machinery Ability to problem solve independently and implement solutions, prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate

Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

Three (3+) years' experience in manufacturing operations and business management, preferably within the food manufacturing industry. Two (2+) years' experience in leadership role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines Two year's prior work experience at company preferred Strong safety and quality background Strong Microsoft Office Suite abilities to complete reports and logs Excellent problem-solving skills

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Career Progression:

Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer Expectations for promotion or job role change are driven by proficiency and performance in current role Career progression would align to operations and plant leadership