Production Supervisor - Days
Company: SunOpta
Location: Midlothian
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
SunOpta Overview:SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is an
innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food.
With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for
today's leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner
and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based
beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea
products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce
channels. Alongside the company's commitment to top brands,
retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own
brands, including SOWN -- , Dream -- , and West Life . For more
information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn .Job Summary:The Production
Supervisor plans and manages the day-to-day allocation of resources
for designated shift (equipment, people, materials, and systems) to
efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance
targets as agreed with Production Management. They also ensure that
a high quality of products, services, housekeeping, and hygiene
standards are maintained and improved in the area; review daily
achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and
review meetings; and coach, mentor and develop team members to meet
current and future business requirements. Essential Functions of
the Job:
Supervises employees to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
Achieves budgeted targets for raw material yield, labor, and
packaging materials usage for shift.
Responsible for the accuracy of all production reporting related to
shift.
Schedule and conduct daily production meetings with shift
personnel. Audit's workstations to ensure SOPS are being following
routinely.
Collaborating with warehouse and quality assurance personnel to
ensure prompt shipment of product.
Responsible for the complete and accurate reporting of shift
production data.
Maintaining GMP / Housekeeping at a high level within the
department through the involvement of all team members.
Develops and recommends improvements of facilities, equipment, or
procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
Oversees and or conducts shift training of new or existing
employees. Drives productivity, quality, and safety initiatives
throughout production to impact productivity and the cost
structure. Establish and support a work environment of continuous
improvement that supports the companies Quality policy, Quality
System & the appropriate regulations for the area. Oversees the
management of shift production personnel. Drives productivity,
quality, and safety initiatives throughout production to impact
productivity and the cost structure.
Ensures production is following SunOpta QA standards, SOPs, HACCP,
and GMPs. Member of the Lean Steering Committee. Committed to
ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and
quality requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional groups including Human Resources,
Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Warehousing, and Finance to meet
production targets. All other duties, as assigned.Supervisory
Responsibilities:
Manages employees on a production shift. Is responsible for the
overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned
shift.
Ensure effective employee relations.
Provide employee coaching and development.
Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
Manage production line performance measures and provide regular
progress reports to managers.
Coach and counsel employees; document/discuss performance reviews
on a timely basis.
Perform accident investigations.
Manage production priorities.
Track absenteeism and timekeeping.Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree in related field.
5 - 7 years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing
facility.Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in a related field. Bi-Lingual
Spanish.
LEAN Manufacturing.Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem-solve.
Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint
Experience with Oracle is beneficial.Additional Considerations:
Location: This position will be at the new SunOpta Plant in
Midlothian, TX.
Shift: This is a day shift role on a 2-2-3 rotation, 6 am - 6:30
pm. Work Environment: Approximately; 95% of the work is performed
in a production environment; 5% of work may be performed in an
office environment. Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at
any time, with or without notice. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE
M/W/VET/DISABLED
Keywords: SunOpta, Mansfield , Production Supervisor - Days, Professions , Midlothian, Texas
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