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Description

• Responsible for ensuring production department(s) operate at maximum efficiency. Bring the company's values and management principles alive in the department(s), treating employees respectfully.
• Strategically organize, and supervise production department(s) daily routines, priorities, hours, schedules, productivity, quality, safety and KPI results.
• Ensure timely and accurate production and preparation of food products, to include set-up, staging, change overs, allergen controls, and department sanitation.
• Understands KPI's, department targets, and the root cause of poor performance. Implement corrective actions to drive results.
• Actively coach, train and develop team to build confidence, implement process control methods, and deliver KPI results. Eliminates daily barriers to support positive results.
• Responsible for interviewing, scheduling, assigning work, reviewing performance, coordinating activities with other departments, approving timekeeping and time off, coaching and disciplining staff.
• Provide direct Supervision, development, guidance and coaching to team members. Influences team to get the job done. Develops team members to understand processes, methods, controls and systems. Build trust & respect. Diffuses conflict. Delegates assignments to Team Leads or team members.
• Tenaciously addresses all unplanned department downtime events to return site to “Safe, Reliable Operations” as soon as feasible.
• Works in collaboration with the operating management team to ensure a best in class
• Team properly stores equipment and implements good operating procedures, resulting in minimal equipment damage.
• Ensure raw materials and equipment availability to meet defined production schedules with a minimum amount of downtime. Identify, cost, prioritize and execute projects.

Required Experience and Education:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience actively Supervising Manufacturing Production, Supervisory responsibility and leading a team in a fast-paced food production environment. Chilled food experience preferred.
• Advanced education or related degree in culinary arts, food safety or management is preferred.
• Certification and training in HACCP, Food Handling/ ServSafe, Culinary arts, CCP’s helpful.

Language Requirement:

• Proficiency in English is required, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend work instructions, policies, reports, and training materials.
• Spanish-speaking ability is required to effectively communicate verbally with production employees, including providing instructions, coaching, feedback, and safety direction in a manufacturing environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Able to work a flexible schedule and weekend work when necessary.
• Ability to set priorities and problem-solve, while working under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Critical Thinking - Demonstrated ability to determine root cause findings, take corrective actions, and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter who can accomplish the work and meet targets thru others
• Ability to work in a cold/ damp environment and stand for extended periods
• Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to type, read, and professionally respond to emails and use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for scheduling, reporting, and communication.

Working Conditions: Work is within a factory setting, with chilled temperatures. Routinely exposed to wet, damp and cold conditions. All PPE is provided.

• Prolonged standing and walking are routinely required.
• May lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Routinely required to stand, walk, bend, carry, crouch, grasp, hold, kneel, lift, push/pull, reach, sit, squat, stand, stoop, stretch, turn, twist, talk, listen and communicate with others.