Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

• Lead and motivate the line team to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Communicate clear expectations regarding operational standards, ensuring alignment with company policies and goals
• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, ensuring alignment with broader site and corporate goals
• Conduct regular team meetings to align on priorities, address challenges, and recognize achievements
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members to drive accountability and high performance
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring smooth line operation and quick resolution of any production issues
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and company safety policies
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Drive adherence to operational standards and continuous improvement frameworks
• Develop and manage the budget for the production line, ensuring cost control and optimal resource utilization
• Track financial performance weekly and monthly
• analyze variances and adjust plans as needed to meet financial targets
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through improved operational efficiency and waste reduction
• Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing line operators and technicians
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members to enhance skills and promote career growth
• Lead cross-functional training to ensure team versatility and flexibility in managing production demands
• Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve production challenges
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, and product launches
• Act as the primary point of contact for production-related issues, ensuring alignment with broader plant objectives
• Engage in strategic planning with site leaders to ensure long-term operational success

• Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.) required
• Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a 4-year STEM degree program
• Experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferably in the food industry
• Multiple examples of successfully delivering performance improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency
• Multiple examples of building organizational capabilities (team skill proficiency improvements, team promotions)
• Multiple examples of solving issues to root cause and eliminating recurrence
• Multiple examples of deploying improvement tools and frameworks with measurable outcomes. (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations (preferred)

Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations