Location: Wilmington,NC, USA
The Production Supervisor will join our cold smoked processing team and will be responsible for leading a team of Production Associates in processing/packaging departments to meet company, department and line objectives as well as standards for safety, quality, yield, efficiency and cost. The Supervisor will be directly involved in hiring, developing and training all production associates in conjunction with company policies, procedures and culture while maintaining high level of employee engagement and dedication to serving customers.
The ideal candidate for this opportunity will have a previously demonstrated and verifiable work history of leading & developing a team of associates. Preference will be given to individuals with experience driving change through identifying and implementing a high level of employee engagement to meet Company goals. The ideal candidate must be able to efficiently make decisions with minimum direct supervision, act with accountability and exhibit strong leadership skills while maintaining company culture, putting employee welfare and consumer safety above all other priorities. Food manufacturing experience is a plus.
What You Will Do At Acme:
* Ensure all daily manufacturing reporting and use of SAP, ERP and WMS systems are completed to appropriately track performance and yields.
* Conduct regular team meetings to discuss team goals, and to reinforce techniques/ processes in the areas of safety (OSHA), manufacturing, quality and food safety.
* Ensure that Production Associates are processing product lines in full accordance with HACCP, GMP, FDA, BRC, Acme & RC Creations requirements.
* Provide ongoing coaching, teambuilding and written performance reviews for direct reports to ensure growth and development to compliment company culture.
* Ability to prioritize / adjust quickly to a rapidly changing work environment with minimal supervision to meet internal and external customer needs.
Supervisor Responsibilities
* The Supervisor will be directly involved in hiring, developing, and training production associates in conjunction with company policies, procedures and culture while maintaining high level of employee engagement and dedication to customer service.
About You
Your Education & Experience:
* BA / B.S. Food Science, Business or related field.
* At least three (3) years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food processing industry.
* Experience working within an FDA regulated facility preferred.
* Experience within an SQF or BRC certified manufacturing environment preferred.
Your Skills & Abilities:
* Experience driving change through identifying and implementing process improvements preferred.
* Ability to coach and develop team members, including soliciting input and listening to ideas for positive change.
* Previous experience with employee performance review programs and employee assessments.
* Must be able to work in cold temperature environments.
* Ability and willingness to work unusual/flexible schedule, including Sundays and early morning schedule as needed.
* Ability to work across the organization, including quality, sales, procurement, finance, engineering and maintenance.
* Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
* Take responsibility with a Can do spirit and attitude .
Physical Requirements:
* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
* Work Environment - vary based on role.
Health & Safety Requirements:
* Observe and follow all safety rules.
* Wear required PPE.
* Follow mandated OSHA regulations.
* Report all incidents including near misses immediately.