Production Supervisor - Mills

ofi

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and food service operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs. With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains.

By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet. Together,
ofi employees advance our Purpose
: to be the change for good food and a healthy future.

ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervising hourly production employees in a manufacturing environment. This position will plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

This position will be required to ensure all safety, environmental, food safety, quality, and productivity objectives are met. The ideal candidate for this position will work effectively in a team environment. They will be able to delegate work and adjust plans as needed to ensure daily production goals are met. This individual should have strong leadership skills and a proven track record of building an engaged and productive team.

• Supervises up to 80 or more hourly employees
• Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment. Ensure employee work habits and routines are in line with required health and safety protocols.
• Perform routine safety and food safety inspections. Participate in and lead internal audits with internal and external customers.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and regulations. Partner with other ofi leaders to create and implement needed programs.
• Ensure proper training of all production personnel. Provide feedback after training as warranted.
• Ensure production process follows Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs).
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution and leadership. Provide employee coaching and performance improvement plans as warranted.
• Perform accident investigations, document findings, and share findings with appropriate teams.
• Manage and track ongoing inventory levels.
  
  Manage department priorities established by senior ofi leadership. Ensure that the daily/weekly/monthly KPI's are defined and met and provide feedback on goals and production requirements.
• Manage and approve employee timecards and track absenteeism and perform attendance coaching as needed.
• Assist Human Resources with hiring, onboarding, and scheduling production personnel.
• Communicate all production related information to production employees. Ensure information is shared timely and with appropriate parties.
• Train and develop staff in the production process and procedures. Provide performance feedback on said performance.
• Provide input to senior leadership on appropriate production budget. Ensure budget goals are adhered to.
• Lead and support the daily tailgate meetings covering pressing issues, plant performance, and training.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility…