Main Tasks & Responsibilities

· Oversee production activity throughout the plant during the assigned shift

· Supervise the production teams during the assigned shift and follow up on the daily production activities in BEAR room, dough room, bakery, crumble room, and packaging area

· Ensure that daily KPIs of safety, quality, scrap, and production are met/exceeded

· Organize a smooth start-up and changeover to a new shift

· Adjust schedule and work assignments at start of shift to account for unforeseen absences and tardies

· Coordinate rotation of team members during the shift

· Create training plans for new operators and monitor the quality of training delivered

· Monitor the proper operation of the machines and intervene where necessary

· Decide on necessity to escalate in case of technical issues or quality non-conformities

· Check if inspection tasks and registration are performed according to instruction

· Signal and register technical malfunctions and abnormalities of equipment and raw/packaging material; escalate to maintenance as needed

· Report on daily shift performance and own improvement initiatives

· Guide team leads and line operators in performing small technical interventions upon malfunction

· TOP communication with individual operators of all areas and with technicians about issues to be solved

· Excellent communication with shift supervisor of previous and subsequent shift

· Lead labor-scheduling activities for your shift

· Complete reports of employee behavioral deficiencies or customer complaints

· Coach operators and support their professional development

· Approve/decline PTO requests from shift personnel

Requirements

· Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience

· Food processing and/or bakery knowledge is a plus

· Familiarity with equipment operation and mechanical components

· Must be able to perform duties following all regulatory GMP/FSMA food hygiene practices

· Possess basic math skills

· Possess intermediate computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

· Prior experience with leading and motivating a team in a production facility, ideally in an FDA-regulated environment

· Experience operating packaging equipment is preferred but not required

· Experience with inspections and/or quality control is helpful

· Good communication skills, both written and oral

· Experience with SAP a plus

Our Offer

• A compelling function with responsibilities, space for initiative and taking ownership, and the possibility to develop professionally and personally.
• A dynamic working atmosphere in a family business with clear international growth ambitions.
• A strong corporate culture of Team Spirit, Open Dialogue and Passion, in which quality and professionalism are highly valued.

A competitive salary, complemented by a comprehensive package of fringe benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person