Position Summary

Directs, plans, controls, and monitors the overall operation of the production department lines under the direct supervision of the Department Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensures that all processing activities are in conformance with product specifications and GMP’s
• Verify, control, and assure that all production parameters are within the planned budget.
• Serve as a liaison between Department Managers and Hourly Employees.
• Schedule work assignments, vacations, and days off for the Hourly Employees.
• Verifies labor hours and payroll report accuracy.
• Responsible for assessing the needs and providing training to employees and document training.
• Responsible for conducting monthly safety and quality sessions as required and keeping adequate documented records.
• Resolve team conflict and issue documented disciplinary actions and recognition.
• Set specific and measurable goals for the department’s continuous improvement.
• Follow and direct company regulations.
• Accountable for ensuring that all safety policies and regulations are enforced
• Responsible for safety training, enforcement of safety rules/policies as well as drug control policy.
• Every supervisor must monitor five key areas to be productive and effective as a supervisor.
• • Safety
  • Quality
  • Yield
  • Labor Cost
  • Foreign Material

Essential Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3 years of production experience in a manufacturing plant required.
• Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in production required.

Preferred Relevant Skills and Experience

• Experience in manufacturing supervisory role with a proven track record in leading manufacturing teams.
• Bilingual Spanish / English required
• Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, MILITARY, Health Dept., EPA, City & County Inspectors)
• Experience with Quality Systems and Programs
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, LEAN Manufacturing, 5's, World Class Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma.
• A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Comfortable communicating and operating within an internationally matrixed environment.
• Able to perform simple analysis
• Kronos knowledge preferred
• Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for long periods of time
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends.
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications.
• Be able to lift to 50lbs

Positions reporting to this person

• Production team members

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their Manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise, and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.