Supervisor, Production

About The Role

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

Manages and coordinates activities concerned with the productions of the company products. The Production Supervisor has a strong commitment to food and employee safety, ensures compliance for the production department and in the application of his/her daily routine.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Direct and manage plant operations for production and shipping.
• Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered. Ensures products meet customer specification. Coordinates activities of shipping and receiving.
• Coordinates production activities with all other company functions to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machinery, and equipment.
• Compiles reviews and analyzes production, operational reports and dates to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.
• Consults with engineering and maintenance relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products. Revises production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Collaborates with the Process Controller in the development of work instructions and training plans.
• Consults with supervisors, employees and Human Resources to resolve or effect settlement of employee concerns. Adherence to all respective legislation and company policies.
• Manages the activities of the purchaser to ensure inventory of raw ingredients necessary to meet production processes and the provision of goods and services to all other company functions.
  
  

About You

• Bachelor Degree with 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing methods, process improvement program and procedures.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, SAP.
• Diversified background with strong technical, business and managerial skills.
• Must be able to freely move around entire facility.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.
  
  

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.