What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Supervisor position at MMI Culinary?
DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
Food Manufacturing & Warehouse Operations
Location:Kenner
Schedule: AM/PM
Pay: $50,000-$70,000 Annual
Employment Type: Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
MMI is seeking several experienced Department Supervisor to lead the daily operations of an assigned department within our food manufacturing and warehouse facility.
The Department Supervisor is responsible for leading employees, coordinating daily activities, meeting production and operational goals, and maintaining company standards for employee safety, food safety, quality, sanitation, productivity, and compliance.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong communication, organization, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise, train, coach, and develop department employees.
- Assign daily work and coordinate staffing to meet departmental schedules and goals.
- Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and compliance with company policies.
- Ensure employees follow applicable OSHA safety requirements, GMPs, HACCP procedures, sanitation practices, and company food-safety programs.
- Maintain a safe, sanitary, organized, and efficient work environment.
- Monitor product quality and proper handling of food, materials, and equipment.
- Identify and promptly address safety, quality, production, staffing, and operational issues.
- Monitor department productivity, waste, downtime, and labor utilization.
- Complete required production, safety, quality, and employee documentation.
- Communicate effectively with management and other departments.
- Support continuous improvement and company initiatives related to safety, quality, efficiency, and customer service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED, college degree preferred.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Food manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or related experience preferred.
- Knowledge of food-safety, sanitation, GMP, HACCP, and workplace safety practices preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.
- Ability to follow required safety, sanitation, food-safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Ability to work scheduled shifts, including overtime, weekends, or holidays when business needs require.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including supervising employees, communicating instructions, monitoring operations, responding to operational issues, and safely navigating the assigned work areas.
Physical and environmental requirements will vary by department and will be based on the actual essential functions of the position.
OUR COMMITMENT
MMI is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We comply with applicable OSHA workplace safety requirements and federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as applicable food-safety requirements.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment, consistent with applicable law.
MMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLY TODAY
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Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Kenner, LA 70062 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000