Night Shift Production Supervisor

Our Unique MicroDried® Process.

Since being introduced in 2012, MicroDried has become a preferred choice for dried fruits and vegetables in the food and beverage industry. Our ingredients are now used in a numerous variety of consumer products by some of the most well-recognized brands throughout the world. We process our dried fruits and vegetables in a way that allows for better blending, mixing, packaging and shipping – which has been perfected so you can expect to get long-lasting products that are versatile to include in your new recipe creations and easy to use for your food formulation processes. We can blend mixes of any of the fruits and vegetables that are processed at our plant. As part of a vertically integrated, family-owned agri-business, MicroDried’s focus on solutions is plainly evident in its ownership, sales organization, production team, R&D efforts and all farming and field operations. From the field to delivery, MicroDried is fully committed to food safety and transparency in maintaining the highest domestic and international certification standards in the industry.

TITLE: Night Shift Production Supervisor

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

SUPERVISES: Production Lead, Operators, and Inventory Clerk

BACK UP SUPPORT: Production Lead

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Shift Supervisor is directly responsible for providing supervision and leadership to the entire production team and process, at the MicroDried processing facility. It is critical that the shift supervisor ensure that the plant is operating in a safe and efficient manner. A high level of professionalism, attention to detail and conflict resolution skills are key to being successful in this role. As a Shift Supervisor, you must lead by example and hold the accountability for the success and/or failure of your team. Performance is a direct reflection of leadership.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Identifying, resolving, and reporting unsafe acts, conditions, incidents and concerns

· Leading and developing a team of partners to meet or exceed daily production goals.

· Collaborating to improve plant productivity and increase efficiency.

· Identifying and resolving process issues as they arise.

· Ensure all employees follow & adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

· Ensure all employees follow and adhere to corporate policies and rules.

· Adhere to production schedules and ensure materials are available for production activities.

· Must be able to work with minimal supervision, multi-task and prioritize workload.

· Monitor the receiving of finished goods into the MRP system, and storage of all items produced.

· Ensure that inventory is accurate and organized.

· Together with the management team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the production requirements are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

Additional Responsibilities may include:

· Maintain accurate time records for production.

· Follow all company policies and rules.

· Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations.

2. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions and provides clear answers, demonstrates group presentation skills, participates in meetings.

3. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively, presents numerical data effectively.

4. Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others, inspires and motivates others to perform well, inspires respect and trust, accepts feedback from others, gives appropriate recognition to others, displays passion and optimism.

5. Ethics – Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values.

6. Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures, supports organization's goals and values, respects diversity.

7. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Industry relevant production experience in food manufacturing.

2. Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management.

3.Working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint software and be proficient with MS Excel software.

4. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Successful candidates will have:

· A strong focus on and commitment to safety.

· An education level equivalent to a High School Diploma and prior supervisory experience preferred.

· Excellent interpersonal, computer and communication skills. (Both oral and written)

· The ability to interpret and follow pre-established guidelines in order to perform the duties of the job.

· The ability to lead and work cooperatively in a team environment.

· The ability to lift 40 pounds and work standing and/or moving 8-12 hours per shift.

· Must be flexible on working varying hours, including holidays, weekends and scheduled meetings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Food production: 2 years (Required)
• Supervising: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Nampa, ID 83687 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27