Processing Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for production employees, ensuring safety, sanitation, quality, and reliability standards are met.
• Motivate, train, and effectively communicate with shift teams to enhance performance.
• Conduct team meetings to communicate expectations and foster a collaborative environment with Engineering and Quality Assurance teams.
• Develop expert knowledge of production processes and equipment to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Perform daily quality checks and reports to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain shift performance records and documentation.
• Lead and participate in SPC (Statistical Process Control) project teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency while reducing waste.
• Reinforce a sense of urgency during production runs and machine downtime, effectively communicating issues to management.
• Exhibit flexibility to work variable hours, including weekends.
• Follow all employee safety, food safety, quality procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) while wearing required PPE.
• Properly start and end jobs in AX, ensuring accurate data entry.
• Conduct simple maintenance on processing equipment.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of HTST principles.
• Manage job orders and timings to maximize operational efficiency.
• Apply advanced knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).
• Troubleshoot HTST, Aseptic, and CIP operations with advanced problem-solving skills.
• Enter raw ingredients accurately into AX and identify inventory discrepancies.
• Order ingredients based on the production schedule and coordinate with Logistics for timely delivery.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and accountability for job responsibilities.
• Work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications

• Team player with strong leadership skills and presence.
• Attention to detail and consistent diligence to tasks assigned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adept computer skills, including email communication and use of WMS & ERP systems, Excel.
• Strong math skills and good reading comprehension.
• Ability to quickly learn new software and tasks, and train direct reports.
• Ability to investigate root causes, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Experience working with diverse teams of individuals with varying levels of education and expertise.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Sanitation background not required but preferred.

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Weekly Pay
• $200 Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Shift Premiums and Overtime Available
• 2 Weeks PTO accrued from date of hire
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits & 401K eligibility
• Supportive culture for career growth and development
• Integral part of a growing manufacturing team