Production Supervisor (nights)
14 days ago
Airway Heights
Job Description Working For Sara Lee Sara Lee Frozen Bakery became a stand- alone company in 2018 when it was purchased by Kohlberg and Company (private equity) from Tyson Foods. We have the feel of start up in many ways, though we are an established brand with a strong customer and consumer base. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you. Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with status quo. We believe simplicity enables speed. We believe in integrity above all. We live for food, and we “wow” consumers and customers through collaboration and innovation. Summary The Production Supervisor is a member of the plant leadership team and is responsible for delivering operational targets, leading a team, and plays a key role in driving teams to deliver business results. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of production associates and will collaborate with closely with all other departments in the bakery including maintenance, sanitation, and shipping. Duties and Responsibilities The Production Supervisors are responsible for delivering operational targets and leading teams. Additional responsibilities will include: • Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), • Driving safety, quality, continuous improvement, performance management, associate development, team engagement and operating results for their assigned area, • Develop a proficient team during their shift and within their designated area of responsibility, while overseeing the training strategy for both individual team members and the group as a whole., • Implement and enforce established policy as well as area and organizational strategies, • Coordinate materials, staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers, • Collaborate with the rest of the Area Leadership Team (Production, Food Safety and Quality Assurance ‘FSQA’, Warehouse, Human Resources ‘HR’ and Sanitation) to create and execute the reliability strategy for area of responsibility, • Coach operators to build their functional and leadership capabilities and to drive accountability in people safety, quality and food safety, autonomous maintenance, and team engagement, • Develop, implement and promote safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs and initiatives, • Ensure the ongoing production of safe and defect free products consistent with the principles of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, • Manage associate relations issues and guide and direct the hiring, training, retraining, development and motivation of Operations associates, • Utilize the technical resources on shift for the preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of process/packaging equipment problems, with the objective of effectively using these resources to achieve desired performance levels, • Proactively identify risks and opportunities as well as reactively lead on-shift incident resolution when operators require additional support. Prioritize, assign resources against escalated issues, and make decisions to resolve escalated issues, • Participate in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help the line/area perform more effectively Qualifications • 3-5 Years of supervisory experience in production, preferably in the food processing industry or fast-paced consumer products manufacturing environment, • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to effectively handle difficult conversations, • Solid understanding of safety and quality standards, including Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and GMP, • Strong organizational skills, • Must be willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays, • Must be willing to write routine reports and correspondence., • Knowledge of FDA, USDA, and EPA is preferred, • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, • Must be willing to become proficient in NetSuite ERP, • Ability to troubleshoot, • Ability to succeed in an ambiguous environment, • Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor teams of hourly associates, • Must have experience delivering critical performance feedback and hold associates accountable to business objectives, • Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related field preferred Physical Requirements • Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment while performing job. (i.e. safety glasses, ear plugs, hair net, heat resistant gloves, apron, slip resistant boots), • May be required to work in hot (up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit) for intervals of 45 minutes, • May be required to work in cold and/or wet environments of a minimum of 65 degrees Fahrenheit, • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds, • Must be willing to constantly stand, stoop, walk, bend, push or pull for duration of shift, which may last up to 12 hours, • May work in Production or Warehouse storage areas, • May be required to climb ladders/stairs, • Must be willing to perform possible pre-op duties and/or read paperwork and labels Night shift: 4:30pm - 3am Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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