Job Description

• Responsible for producing a quality product that meets all the Safety, SQF and Customer regulations
• Coach, counsel, train and develop associate’s skills
• Establishes efficient production processes for all the company’s product lines
• Ensures that all products follow QA and SQF procedures
• Regularly train associates in methods of improving production processes
• Prior to shift start, reviews production schedule with the line associates and 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 assure that Good Manufacturing Practices are followed
• Makes certain that production areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards
• Responsible for making quality products that meet all the Food Safety, SQF, QA, and customer requirements
• 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 pro-active response to down time and rapid shift and product changeovers
• Maintains effective communications between the Manager and shift supervisors. Identifies significant issues related to quality, safety, down time, production problems or any other unexpected issues
• Lead and motivate associates to maximize productivity and minimize operating costs
• Maintain production schedules to ensure on time production and delivery
• Manage employees and allocated resources to meet production schedule
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

EDUCATION/ KNOLEDGE/ QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 2 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.)
• Bilingual - English/Spanish is preferred
• Certified fork lift driver 
• Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision 
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed
• Hardworking, dependable, and safety conscious
• 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

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

Pay Range- $60.000 + DOE 

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.