Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

About The Job

The Production Supervisor oversees the day-to-day activities of beef processing operations to meet GSF objectives and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Plans, implements, and monitors day-to-day beef processing operations, analyzing operations and monitoring the budget, to achieve division and GSF productivity and quality objectives and to ensure compliance with GSF and regulatory agency regulations. (50%)
• Supervises the daily activities of assigned staff, providing instructions and performance feedback to ensure that productivity and quality objectives are met or exceeded. (20%)
• Identifies and resolves process and equipment problems, using available resources to maintain productivity and quality. (10%)
• Implements approaches to improve quality and productivity by developing new ideas, improving processes, and planning for upcoming equipment or process changes. (10%)
• Routinely informs and communicates with employees to promote smooth operations, enhance their understanding of GSF policies and objectives, and to ensure compliance with established production policies and procedures. (10%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
  
  

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises up to 50 mostly hourly employees

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Productivity/quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality
• Productivity/quality standards: continuous product/process improvement
• Recruitment and selection of employees
• Department KPIs
• Budget
• Cost containment
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Customer satisfaction
• Vendor relations
• Safety standards and procedures: employees
• Safety standards and procedures: food
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification

AA degree in food science or business administration from an accredited vocational, technical or junior college institution

Experience

3 to 6 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment with lead or supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Beef processing and formulation concepts and techniques (E)
• Supervisory concepts and procedures (J)
• Food safety concepts and techniques (B)
• Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)
  
  

Skill And Ability To

• Supervise and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed
  
  

What You’ll Get

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.