Production Supervisor
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Position Summary:

Responsible for activities in production area(s) to meet safety, quality, production goals, quality and cost objectives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and delegate work assignments to accommodate departmental schedules and to best utilize manpower and equipment and thereby meeting OEE efficiencies and striving for continual improvement within department.
• Provide direction to production personnel and monitor job performance. Communicate with personnel on any schedule changes and assist them in resolving production issues to ensure customer orders are completed on time.
• Communicate, in a timely manner, with production manager, scheduler, and other management staff status of production progress keeping them appraised of any issues that may impact order completion.
• Ensure product specifications are met and alerting production manager and quality assurance if product quality is in question immediately. Resolve quality issues through training of personnel and enforcement of standards.
• Knowledgeable in all processes and equipment functions, tracks and resolves labor timekeeping issues. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of area.
• Develop and implement job-specific training for all employees, and ensure overall conformance with all Company policies, Safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Housekeeping practices.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience as a front-line supervisor in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in the food industry and knowledge of GMPs, HACCP and sanitation practices is helpful.
• Knowledge of ERP software such as JDE is helpful.
• Knowledge of production software such as Redzone is helpful.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, effectively guiding and motivating teams to achieve production goals while fostering a positive work environment.
• Must be able to effectively own and drive key production metrics, including efficiency, run rates, direct and indirect labor costs, ensuring optimal operational performance and continuous improvement within the manufacturing process.
• Ability to conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develop effective countermeasures is preferred.

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs
• Salary Base Range of $76,779-$93,286 for Employees Located in California*
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)

*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The range provided is for California-based employees as Ventura Foods is required by California State Law to post pay rates. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

Physical Demands:

Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task(s). Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Additional demands may be required.

Work Environment:

In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours and weekends as needed. May work outside and in adverse temperatures which include extreme hot, cold, and humidity. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by established Company Safety standards. May require work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet for prolonged periods of time.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.