Since 1912, when it was started by a group of California walnut growers, Diamond of California® was on a mission to bring the bounty from California’s Central Valley walnut orchards to America’s tables. From the beginning, we sought out the very best with the knowledge that Diamond Nuts would be used in treasured and new family recipes. Today, we bring a wider range of nuts from our growers and farms to tables worldwide. Now over 105 years later, we are still guided by our belief that Diamond Nuts are Made for Homemade.
Along with our sister company (National Pecan), Diamond of California is part of Diamond Foods, LLC, headquartered in Stockton, California. Diamond Foods is now owned by Blue Road Capital, a private equity firm based in New York, which is focused on holdings in the agricultural space. With the support of Blue Road Capital, Diamond of California is in the midst of a major transformation to create a modern growth brand participating in the growing consumer desire to incorporate more plant-based products in their diets, for reasons including health and wellness, taste, texture and variety.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
It is the responsibility of the Production Supervisor to coordinate raw materials, machinery, and staffing/crewing to provide the highest return of investment to National Pecan., while achieving production department goals as outlined by the Plant Manager and VP of Operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervise the day-to-day workflow of production employees.
2. Minimize wasted resources (i.e. wasted materials, product, employee time, machine under-utilization)
3. Assist in the forecasting and planning of workload for various areas of the production department.
4. Under the direction of the Manager of Manufacturing provide equitable disciplinary program as specified according to the T & C.
5. Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct set-up and adjustments of machines.
6. Maintain production schedules and estimate worker hour-requirements for completion of job assignment, including adjusting work procedures to meet production schedules.
7. Interpret safety policies/practices to employees, including enforcing safety regulations.
8. Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job/work orders.
9. Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. May include suggesting changes in work conditions and the use of equipment to increase efficiency of available resources.
10. Analyze and resolve work problems, and/or assist employees in solving work problems.
11. Initiate and/or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals.
12. Maintain time and production records.
13. Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
14. Assist in the training in various key-operating areas of the production facility.
15. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILLS:
· Strong verbal and written communication abilities; effective interpersonal skills.
· Solid presentation skills; strong facilitation capabilities.
· Strong quality orientation; attention to detail; ability to learn and adhere to compliance/audit requirements.
· Strong assessment, analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills.
· Strong organizational and follow up skills; ability to effectively multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment.
· Team oriented; flexible to change
· Strong sense of urgency; ability to execute quickly and efficiently to achieve timeliness and deliverables.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.
· Strong business acumen; commitment to cross-training and continual learning
· Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Power Point. Strong technical aptitude required
· Ability to work a flexible schedule and weekends.
· Bi-Lingual (English Spanish)
· Effectively aligns efforts with other work groups.
· Ability to build and manage effective relationships; ability to impact and influence others at multiple levels in the organizations.
· Effective conflict management skills.
· Collaborative approach to work; team orientated.
· Confidently uses a range of delivery methods to communicate and transfer knowledge.
· Accurately assess audience preparedness, group dynamics and skill level in face-to-face and remote communications and adapts appropriately.
· Professional, positive demeanor.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
· A minimum of three years of production supervisory experience in a food-processing environment.
· A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or three years related work experience in a similar industry.
· We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
· Salary range: $50k-$75k
Diamond Foods Holdings, LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Pre-employment drug testing and background check required. Interested parties may send their resumes to [email protected]
Diamond Foods will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements. Diamond Foods, LLC does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Diamond Foods will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Diamond Foods, LLC.
Pre-employment drug testing required. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
