Job Description

Who we are

We are the leaders in the fresh-prepared food manufacturing industry. We are fast developing a strong presence in the US as we continue to disrupt the eating habits of US consumers. We are passionate about the food we make and demand for our products is high. You may not know our Bakkavor name but our customers are some of the best-known grocery chains across the globe.

In total, we have 19,000 employees worldwide. Here in the US, we are playing an instrumental part in driving change in freshly prepared foods to some of the major retailer chains and in the UK we are the market leader in all categories we serve.

Our mission is: to develop and produce innovative, commercially successful, great-tasting food that offers choice, convenience, and freshness to people around the world.

Our values are:

• Respect & Trust Each Other
• Be Proud Of What We Do
• Keep The Customer At The Heart Of What We Do
• Get It Right, Keep It Right

Position Summary

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.

Key Accountabilities and Functional 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing day to day operations of the production department team members.

FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for oversight of their areas of responsibility of the plant’s Food Safety & Quality Management Systems. This position provides oversight and guidance to staff members to ensure the manufacturing of quality food and is responsible for identifying product that does not meet the food safety and quality requirements of the company and preventing its distribution.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 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).

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