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Job Description
SUMMARY:
Responsible for supervising all processes, methodology and procedures involved in the day-to-day food production, food processing and production employee's performance. Must ensure customer satisfaction with every product produced using the most efficient methods while maintaining a safe and hazard-free work environment.
KEY DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct, lead and motivate production associates to maximize productivity and minimize operating costs Direct and maintain production schedules to ensure on time production and delivery with resources allocated Direct the work of and manage production leads and production operators Interview, select, hire, and train production employees. Direct production employees' work and maintain employee production records for use in supervision or control, Appraise production employees' performance, complete production employees' annual evaluations, and recommend promotions as appropriate. Handle production employee complaints Discipline production employees as appropriate Determine techniques to be used or improvements on operation techniques, apportion work, determine production equipment, tools. Control production flow and work distribution, and provide for employee safety, Responsible for producing a quality product that meets all the Safety, SQF, QA, and customer regulations Coaches, counsels, trains, and develop production employees' skills Regularly train associates in methods of improving production processes Prior to shift start, reviews production schedule with leads and associates to keeps them informed of any changes in product, line changes, material availability. Complete shift huddle/communication with other department Supervisors and associates Assures that all recipes, labels, tools, and equipment are ready prior to production start Inspects production lines regularly to ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices are followed Makes certain that production areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards Ensures that at the end of the shift all documentation pertinent to production: materials and counts are accurate. Completes all required information tracking and data collection Educates associates in proactive response to down time and rapid shift and product changeovers Maintains effective communications between the production manager and production leads. Identifies significant issues related to quality, safety, down time, production problems or any other unexpected issues Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS /SKILLS
3 years or more in a leadership capacity, experience in production, preferably in the food industry or manufacturing is preferred . (A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision Willing and able to work overtime as needed Hardworking, dependable, and safety conscious Bilingual - English/Spanish is preferred Certified forklift driver Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays Demonstrated ability to motivate and train employees Knowledgeable of SQF and OSHA regulations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Some standing , walking, moving, climbing , carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift 60 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license and certified forklift driver
Benefits:
Benefits, upon satisfaction of applicable eligibility requirements, include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, Employer paid life insurance, STD/LTD, vacation/sick days/parental leave, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and pension.
Pay:
$60,000 annually + DOE Mantrose Haeuser co., Inc./Profile Food Ingredients is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is willing to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
