Lead Supervisor- Production

Title: Lead Supervisor

Classification: Exempt

Reports

to: Production Manager, Plant Manager

Based at: Cader,

Petaluma, CA

Core Hours/Work Days: Mon-Fri, Business Hours and as needed

Summary: Responsible for all activities in the related production department(s) on assigned shift.  Departments may include one or more areas such as production, packaging, cheese prep, sanitation, etc. Provide direct supervision of team members for scheduling, training, performance and employee development. Oversees the accomplishments of assigned work through the delegation to supervisors. Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery and/or Productivity. Assist in the hiring process and administers company policies in assigned departments.

Certification requirements: HACCP Certified

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

Leadership

·       Create a work environment that motivates and empowers team members to meet and exceed expectations for productivity, quality, waste, sanitation, and safety.

·       Conduct interviewing, hiring, training, and performance evaluations; address and resolve employee issues

·       Identify & implement continuous improvements to increase workplace safety, reduce waste, improve factory efficiencies and achieve cost savings

·       Ensure high quality manufacturing standards are maintained and all employee training is completed and current

·       Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) to meet defined targets; proactively address issues and collaborate across departments to resolve problems

·       Develop and communicate goals and required actions at regularly held shift meetings, and cascade vital operational information to other groups and/or shifts

·       Forecast labor requirements and equipment needs. Anticipate bottlenecks that could impede smooth production flows and on-time customer deliveries.

·       Schedule team members according to production plan with efficient allocation of resources

·       Create, schedule, print and release, issue materials, and ensures the completion of all work orders on a daily and weekly basis utilizing ERP system

·       Collaborate with other department managers to ensure plant and department goals are achieved

·       Administer time and attendance system for assigned team members

·       Ensure team members are aware of an adhere to all company policies and procedures

·       Troubleshoot basic problems with equipment

·       Report all injuries and near misses to the Plant Manager at the time of injury; conduct accident investigation and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions

·       Adhere to TBF/Cowgirl Creamery’s food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)

·       Support translation of information as need to staff

·       Knowledge of cheesemaking process enabling effective participation in NPD, scaling operations, quality improvement and process improvement

·       Performs all other duties as assigned

·       Fill in for supervisors as needed

·       Fill in for production associate responsibilities as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

·       College degree or equivalent experience

·       3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; food industry preferred

·       Proven ability to lead and/or supervise teams

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office

·       Experience utilizing an ERP system

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure

·       Ability to work in cross-functional teams

·       Good organization and problem-solving skills

·       Ability to work under minimal supervision

Bilingual candidates preferred

Expectations  

All TBF/Cowgirl Creamery employees are asked to

perform their duties with the following expectations in mind:

       Exemplify our company values: Spirit, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Know-How, Heart.

       Work together toward common goals and values including ethics, judgment, professionalism, adaptability, and dependability.

       Perform all work in compliance with applicable quality and safety measures.

       Take responsibility for learning the skills necessary to do your job.

       Communicate any lack of understanding or confusion to address training needs.

       Communicate effectively, positively, and frequently with supervisors and coworkers.

       Work with efficiency and continuous improvement in mind.

Work

Environment: This position will work primarily in creamery conditions and walk-in coolers. Time will also be spent in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

The demands described here are representative of those typically encountered in this role.

·       Remain stationary for long periods of time and move about on wet concrete floors.

·       Remain stationary for long periods of time at a workstation desk, operating a computer keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.

·       Perform sustained repetitive motions, using extreme manual force, and using body parts such as fingers, hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders.

·       Position self to properly complete the task at hand. This may involve turning all parts of the body or bending downward to place or reaching for an object at a lower level.

·       Ability to operate heavy equipment.

·       Extend above the shoulder in order to place or retrieve objects.

·       Ability to grasp, raise, lower and/or move objects of various sizes and weights:

·       Individually regularly manipulate objects weighing up to 20lbs

·       With assistance regularly manipulate objects weighing from 21lbs to 30lbs

·       Occasionally with assistance manipulate objects weighing from 31lbs to 50lbs.

At Cowgirl Creamery, we believe in organic dairy as a force for good. That’s why we partner with local dairies in Northern California to source organic cow’s milk for everything we make. Twenty-five years after our founding, we’re carrying the torch for the food revolution that started in our backyard and inspired our founders. We’re still using it to cultivate goodness in the people, land, and communities around us. Our team is full of food-loving, hard-working folks who have a positive, team-oriented attitude. We care about each other, take great pride in our work, and share a passion for local, artisan food. If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll saddle up and join us on our journey!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to fair hiring practices in accordance with California law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local laws.