What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Bel?
Country: United States
City: Traverse City
Job Family: Industrial Operations
Contract Type: Unlimited-term
Job ID: 52924
Production Supervisor
The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
#IWorkForAllForGood
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Reports to: Production Manager
Number of Direct Reports: 30-50
Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production operations and leading a team of trained employees in achieving safety, quality, and performance goals.
Job Responsibilities & Tasks:
Safety (# of recordable incidents), Right First Time, OEE, Yield, and Down Time
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION
City: Traverse City
Job Family: Industrial Operations
Contract Type: Unlimited-term
Job ID: 52924
Production Supervisor
The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
#IWorkForAllForGood
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Reports to: Production Manager
Number of Direct Reports: 30-50
Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production operations and leading a team of trained employees in achieving safety, quality, and performance goals.
Job Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Provide guidance and set priorities for Production Leads and other production floor personnel and maintain a positive work environment
- Ensure fair and consistent application of all Materne N.A. policies, standards and procedures
- Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Fully investigate incidents and perform root cause analyses. Work with plant leadership to implement corrective action when necessary to eliminate recurrence.
- Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation policies, standards and procedures, and GMPs
- Ensure compliance with production policies, standards and procedures
- Responsible for meeting safety, quality, and cost targets for the department.
- Monitor all CIPs and shutdown timelines to ensure alignment with organizational expectations. Ensure compliance with master sanitation schedule.
- Provide daily production data
- Analyze daily reports provide feedback in written format
- Effectively manage employees in the plant
- Monitor daily work performance and on the job training of employees
- Lead daily meetings, or partner with a Production Lead to help them conduct daily meetings, and provide clear communication on matters pertaining to production
- Plan work schedules and assignments and ensure they are completed within the assigned timeline
- Support employee growth and develop competencies
- Address personnel issues and partner with HR when necessary
- Partner with maintenance to drive plant reliability improvements
- Use 6S principles to drive issues to root cause to prevent future occurrence.
- Maintain inventory management standards
- All other duties as assigned
Safety (# of recordable incidents), Right First Time, OEE, Yield, and Down Time
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification is strongly preferred.
- 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment
- At least 1 year or food industry manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
- At least 1 year of lean manufacturing or six sigma methodology
- Ability to navigate difficult personnel challenges effectively
- Demonstrated commitment to employee safety and food safety
- Ability to understand technical processes and automated mechanical equipment
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and manage the work of others
- Ability to lead root cause analysis events
- Must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Must be able to quickly and effectively interpret information in order to reach sound conclusions
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite software or similar programs
- Must be able to challenge the status quo in a professional manner.
- Must have a passion for being on the plant floor and interacting with employees at all levels
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, training and coaching skills
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)
- Must be able lift up to 40 lbs.
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)
