Production Foreman Alpha - Line 2A - 7:00am - 7:30pm

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana! Working under the Production Supervisor, the Production Foreman for the Alpha plant will lead and help coordinate all activities associated with their production line. This person will engage directly with team members to create a positive and productive work environment by supporting, coordinating, and enforcing programs, policies, and procedures. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), the Foreman will also lead Autonomous Maintenance and equipment cleaning activities. The Employees in this position may interact with a supervisor daily to receive guidance and feedback. Some non-routine activities may require a supervisor’s advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leads by example, trains, and mentors. Maintains a team of focused and engaged employees Leads continuous improvement projects and coaches team on improvement strategies. Assists in leading continuous improvement activities for effectiveness and sustainability. Uses data to recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product Ensures shift data and records are accurate and up to date. Verifies information input into company software is accurate and complete Embodies company values of Dignity, Excellence, and Telling It Like It Is in a Way That Can Be Heard Acts as a Safety champion, ensuring that team culture embodies a “safety first, safety always” attitude with policies, procedures, and accountability to protect our ‘ohana’s safety Meets business demand by scheduling production runs to meet need while upholding King’s Hawaiian’s Irresistible quality standards Drives an Autonomous Maintenance program for production employees Leads strategies to improve performance for all major metrics (safety, quality, etc.) Ensures compliance with all King’s Hawaiian policies and procedures (Safety, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Quality, etc.) Role may require off-shift and/or weekend work Performs other duties as required which are reasonably within scope of this role BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE) Required – High school diploma, or GED equivalent Required – 3 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing Required – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English Required – Ability to write routine quality assurance reports and correspondence in English Required – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Preferred – Experience in Food manufacturing environment Preferred – English/Spanish bilingual Preferred – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college Preferred – Proficiency with all MS Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Preferred – Working knowledge of Autonomous Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE) Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Proficient with RedZone Productivity Suite Proficient with Excel and/or Tableau for dashboard building Strong verbal and written communication skills – ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana. We deliver irresistible Hawaiian food and aloha spirit, that families love everywhere, every day. After introducing Hawaiian foods to the world 70 years ago, we have grown into a company that provides irresistible foods and irresistible career opportunities to many. Our 'Ohana spans the country in our manufacturing plants, corporate locations, and restaurants. Our culture and work environments (both onsite and remote) help us to spread aloha culture as we nourish our employees' lives. We recognize that each of us has our home life and our work life, which is one life, and we strive to provide balance to our employees. We believe in excellence, dignity, and telling it like it is in a way that can be heard. We may not be excellent all the time, but we move toward excellence and embrace the change needed to continuously improve. -Dignity and respect are always present. -Treat everyone with kindness. -Respect ourselves and others. -Honor our commitments. -Hold each other accountable. -Practice what we preach. -Appreciate each other’s differences. -Exhibit professionalism.