JOIN US IF YOU SHARE OUR PASSION
We are proud of our company and enthusiastic about the food we produce. We have a diverse range of exciting career opportunities across our fast-paced food manufacturing business. We are a leading fresh food manufacturer in the world and we are looking for the next generation of talented individuals to join Bakkavor and drive our success.
Job Description: A Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes in all areas of production by directing staff on the production floor and coordinating resources. Most of the Production Supervisor’s time will be spent working directly with the production team. Candidates should be exceptionally dependable, have good communication skills, strong ability to time manage and multi-task, and basic math skills.
Responsibilities
- Has the ability to function under highly stressful conditions and interact with co-workers to accomplish common tasks
- Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations, providing training, guidance and coaching in a constructive and consistent manner.
- Assist with meeting staff requirements by interviewing, selecting and training new employees; maintaining awareness of employee’s needs as well as concerns and taking the appropriate steps to foster a positive and respectful work environment.
- Provides oversight and direction to production leads in order to carry out the production strategy. Creating priorities; communicating changes to equipment, procedures, and supplies; keeping track of development and efficiency rearranging scheduling when objectives are not met, determining the root causes; resolving issues; minimizing delay and ensuring that the specified act is completed.
- Quality and Good Manufacturing Practices leader ensures that quality systems are followed, employees are trained to identify quality issues, and documentable corrective actions are identified and implemented. Compliance and documentation of in-plant quality systems are required for successful quality management performance.
- Compiles, initiates, sorts, and analyzes production performance records and data; answers questions and responds to requests; and provides manufacturing information.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the proper use of all control points, equipment, and resources as well as adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Establishes workflow by monitoring process steps, adjusting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, researching methods and implementing cost-cutting measures.
- Ensure all near misses and incidents are investigated and reported in a timely manner, determine root cause and preventive measures and ensure employees have and properly wear PPE.
- Manage and addresses employee conduct or performance issues by investigating the issues and identifying the root causes. Recommend policies-compliant actions; seek Human Resources advice and consultation as needed. Cultivates respect for and adherence to Bakkavor Core Values: Teamwork, a can-do attitude, getting it right and keeping it right, innovation and customer service are all important.
The Ideal Candidate
- 5-7 years previous operations leadership experience, assembly line experience or equivalent combination or education and experience. Experience working in industry regulated and/or USDA preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Confident, reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic
- Ability to work as part of a team and foster an environment of inclusion.
- Strong organizational skills
- Professional appearance and ability to lead a team while displaying a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills and methods.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
Language and Mathematical Experience: reading, analyzing and interpreting common scientific and technical journals is required, as is the ability to effectively present information to peers, senior management, manufacturing employees and customers. Fluency in English is required with a basic f understanding and speaking Spanish is preferred. Capability to perform unit measurements, conversion calculations and other reasonably necessary mathematical calculations.
Work Environment: Due to the employees working in a variety of processes within the company, the employees work in a variety of environments. Employees must use hearing protection devices and personal protective equipment in certain areas. The employee is frequently required to work independently as well as with and around others while performing the duties of the job. The noise level in the workplace is typically moderate.
Country
USA
Contract Type
Full-time Employee
Business Area:
Experienced Professionals
Company Overview
You may not know the Bakkavor name, but you may know our food. At Bakkavor, we produce a highly innovative array of private label, fresh prepared products for the top grocery retailers and food service operators. Whether its soups, dips, desserts, prepared meals or specialty holiday items; we provide healthy, convenient and delicious options for people who don’t believe in compromising even when life is hectic.
We are a leading international manufacturer of fresh prepared foods with over 18,000 employees across 48 sites in 5 countries. Our employees’ dedication to the highest standards of food quality and safety coupled with our commitment to our customer, have positioned us well for continued growth and expansion. Join us on our journey from the farm to the fork.
Salary Range
Competitive
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work 6am-4pm?
- Are you available to work 1:30pm-Finish?
- Do you have experience in Food Manufacturing?
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- Haitian Creole (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
