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Job Description We are seeking a Production Supervisor responsible for developing daily/weekly schedules for product and labor based on production requirements. Essential Functions · Follow the Basic Principles in all employee interactions · Provide direction, guidance and assistance to employees to enable them to work more effectively · Motivate employees by giving positive feedback, always in a respectful manner · Measure and manage productivity in the department to identify areas for improvement · Coordinate production process to increase productivity and improve process controls · Effectively allocate production labor as needed on a daily basis to improve productivity · Manage workforce to cross-train employees and rotate employees regularly · Follow all procedures for reporting Worker’s Compensation incidents and accidents, · Ensure meal processing counts and deadlines are met by checking line progress regularly · Ensure accurate counts are produced to specification · Ensure portions control is accurately measured by employees by conducting regular verifications · Train employee in production processes and portion control · Proactively engage in employee relations issues to resolve them effectively and promptly · Manage storage and rotation of daily food production overages to minimize waste · Hold regular communication meeting with employees to review production results, safety and hygiene · Communicate schedule changes to employees · Manage production schedules and processes to minimize overtime · Manage work force accountability for quality and productivity · Ensure employees have proper tools and equipment needed for production · Ensure that HACCP, GMP and USDA standards are achieved and completed · Ensure customer production and labeling requirements are achieved · Competent to work independently, ask questions and seek direction as needed. · Ensure all safety requirements are achieved and strives to maintain a safe work environment. · Effectively gives and receives feedback in a positive and respectful manner · Must be able to function within a team environment. · Performs tasks under general supervision Skills and Qualifications · Food Service experience required · A minimum of 2-5 years supervising a food production environment · Knowledge of internal policies and procedures · Knowledge of HACCP requirements, USDA, GMP and sanitation requirements. · Knowledge of cold food production processes · Candidate bilingual in English and Spanish a plus · Competent written skills and effective verbal communication skills · Computer skills a plus (Microsoft) Supervisory Responsibility This position has supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time and reach with hands and arms. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time exempt position in a 24/7/365 manufacturing environment. Flexibility with weekdays, evenings, and weekends is required.
- Work with carriers to ensure shipments are dispatched, loaded, and emptied in a timely manner. - Ensure all logistics activities accurately reflect the actual times the work transpired. - Understand all customer requirements and implement plans to meet service expectations. - Be familiar with the geographic service areas and the industry-standard rates applicable to each. - Respond to all customer inquiries—both internal and external—regarding loads, services, or billing information. - Source new customers by developing leads and cold-calling potential clients. - Create, develop, and maintain strong business relationships with customers. - Continuously increase and maintain an understanding of current market conditions and business trends. - Manage and negotiate rates based on current market demand. - Thoroughly understand the complexities and rapid changes in the freight industry, and use this knowledge to better serve the existing client base. Requirements: The successful candidate will have 6months to 2+ years of experience in Sales, Supply Chain/Logistics, Customer Service, or Customer Relationship Management. They should possess a high energy level, a positive attitude, keen attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment. - Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office products, and transportation industry software. - Strong accuracy in data processing, including the ability to reconcile work, follow up, and correct errors when needed. - A confident, self-directed individual who can identify and resolve problems independently. - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. - A proactive approach to improving operational efficiency driving updates in software and processes to enhance accuracy and reporting.
Sales Performance Management Ensure the completion of sales targets and conduct sales analysis. Product Management Improve product management processes, oversee the launch of new products, track sales performance, conduct data analysis, effectively control store inventory, and promptly report the sales and inventory status of products to the store partner. Store Operations Management Maintain normal store operations and be responsible for the display and maintenance of the assigned area. Staff Management Train and ensure that sales assistants can independently complete basic daily tasks; assist the store partner in planning the development of sales assistants and manage store scheduling. Experience: At least 2 year of relevant experience in fashion retail operations. Skills: Understand the operations of product management, display management, and staff management in a retail store.