Production Supervisor

TEMP TO HIRE, WITH POSSIBLE DIRECT HIRE OPTION 

Position Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations, the Production Supervisor will oversee the overall activities of assigned area(s). The Production Supervisor will provide guidance and lead production personnel to achieve the production plan and attain agreed efficiency and GMP KPI’s. The Production Supervisor will provide updates in the form of regular reporting of performance to their line manager. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of up to 200 associates with 2 other Production Supervisors under the direction of the Director of Operations with five high speed production lines and various supporting departments. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Maintenance, Planning etc.) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Tracks and reports on key performance indicators such as line efficiency, plant attainment, OEE, yield, GMP percentages and downtime. 
• Maintains a safe and efficient operation to produce products at or above the established quality and efficiency standards. 
• Monitor and review productions records to ensure proper tracking of raw and finished materials.
• Enforces company rules, policies and procedures. 
• Follows all USDA and FDA regulations. 
• Works with the Director of Operations to resolve any issues/concerns of the day to ensure a smooth operation. 
• Assists with training personnel on plant safety, GMP’s, SOP’s etc.
• Holds daily briefings for their immediate team regarding the prior day’s performance, ongoing opportunities, upcoming visits, quality concerns etc. 
• Holds team accountable against agreed performance targets. 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of supervisor experience in a food manufacturing environment 
• Proficiency in production tracking systems (e.g. Safety Chain and D365 Business Central)
• USDA and FDA experience is a must.
• Food manufacturing experience is a must.
• Must understand workflow and be able to handle multi-line operations. 

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead teams and collaborate across other departments. 
• Ability to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment. 
• Strong, logical decision-making skills. 
• Must be able to efficiently manage time and meet deadlines.
• Exhibit sense of ownership and accountability. 
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company. 
• Excellent planning and organizational skills. 
• Must be able to work 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd shift, and weekends.
• Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail. 
• Skilled in conflict resolution and coaching for performance improvement. 
• Bilingual Spanish 

This position embodies the values of FiveStar Gourmet Foods PURE model, focusing on the following the key drivers of success: 

P- Pristine 

• Clean, spotless, visually precise- from floor to ceiling, every shift, every day. 

U- Uncompromising 

• Zero tolerance. Zero shortcuts. Food safety comes first- always. 

R- Relentless

• Every product, every process, every detail- nothing leaves unless it’s right. 

E- Excellence

• Discipline, consistency, and pride in doing it the right way- the FiveStar way. 

Physical Demands and the Work Environment:

(The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Must have the ability to work in cold temperatures (Production room is 33 – 36 °F; freezer is 0 °F).
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50lbs. 
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time. 
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb stairs. 
• Must have the ability to see and handle products, machinery, and hand tools. 
• Must be able to wear required PPE such as hard hats, hairnets, smocks, gloves and closed-toed shoes. 

This description is intended to describe the essential functions and general content of the requirements for the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to change the functions and responsibilities of this position as necessary at any time. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company with cutting-edge facilities.
• A leadership role in ensuring FiveStar’s mission of Freshness Forever, Innovation Always is supported through reliable, efficient operations. 

FiveStar Gourmet Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $25 - $30