Purpose of Position 

This position will supervise and oversee all aspects of production within the location.  In this role, will partner with various departments, including Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving and Quality Assurance, to coordinate efforts to improve quality and reduce costs, while maintaining adequate labor and resource utilization, to achieve maximum yields.    

Responsibilities 

1. Prepare and discuss production plan with Production Supervisors on a weekly/daily basis.
2. Review production goals with staff, on a daily basis, to determine if goals were met.   If not, determine what factors prevented the attainment of production goals in order to apply appropriate remedial measures.
3. Track labor and yield efficiencies for each shift.  Implement changes in manpower to improve productivity yields.
4. Maintain the proper labor force and ensure facility is operating within established labor budget.
5. Oversee production staff training to develop product knowledge and skills.
6. Work closely with the Production Supervisors to ensure orders are completed in a timely manner.
7. Ensure consistent availability of quality raw materials and packaging.
8. Ensure compliance with all preparatory and processing procedures.
9. Ensure compliance with all cut and pack size specifications, volume, quality, labeling, packaging and other product related guidelines.
10. Coordinate sample production and assist with new product development.
11. Partner with Quality Assurance team to monitor processing and finished product temperatures.    
12. Monitor and ensure appropriate cold chain systems are maintained throughout processing.    
13. Inspect finished goods to ensure they meet or exceed product specifications.
14. Consistently review Quality, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements to ensure company performance standards are met and/or exceeded.
15. Assist in special projects as assigned.
16. Responsible for area efficiency with minimal downtime.

Minimum Skills Required 

1. High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
2. At least 2 to 3 years prior experience in a similar supervisory role.  
3. Previous experience working in a multi-product, line manufacturing environment.               
4. Knowledge of supply chain strategies and distribution systems.  
5. Must be able to communicate well (both written and verbal) with management as well as direct employees in a productive/professional manner.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook, etc.).
7. Solid background in scheduling and cost control, process management, inventory control, quality assurance and food safety.
8. Must be able to work in a wet, cold (<40 degrees) environment for extended periods of time (8+ hours).
9. Strong analytical and organizational skills.
10. Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilities.

Preferred Skills but not Essential 

1. Bilingual: English/Spanish.
2. Fork Lift and/or Electric pallet jack experience.  
3. Experience working with fresh fruit.