Inshell Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

Inshell Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

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Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees.

Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and the growth of team members.

The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.

The Inshell Production Supervisor is responsible for Inshell Processing in Building 6 and 7 and for assisting RTE, Roasting, Building 2, Silo, and Maintenance. This role creates partnerships with other departments to achieve company objectives and initiatives. This role ensures compliance with all labor laws, safety standards, quality requirements, company policies, and regulations.

• Manage and maintain daily standards through all Inshell buildings 6 and 7 process equipment areas.
• Responsible for managing the 3rd-shift Inshell Processing Area and assisting other departments when needed.
• Deliver the Mission and Vision by demonstrating and instilling core values to all team members.
• Responsible for performance management and recognition.
• Manage daily and weekly run schedules to meet yearly Inshell Department and plant goals.
• Manage all Inshell Process WIP by FIFO and assist other departments as needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met daily and annually.
• Responsible for daily review of 3rd shift Inshell Process timecards.
• Manage all Inshell vacation requests with limited disruption to processing output.
• Develop and communicate the daily product schedule for 3rd-shift in Kernel Building and Buildings 6 and 7 in addition to other departments when needed.
• Must have knowledge in operating color sorter. Train, guide, and assist color-sort operators.
• Responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of raw Kernel Department and organizational operations by implementing effective strategies and continuous improvement.
• Analyze, propose, and implement process changes to gain efficiency and reliability to support Kernel Department and business objectives.
• Provide direction to production, and other departments when needed.
• Supply guidance and support to raw Kernel Production Supervisor, front-line team and other departments when required.
• Provide daily feedback to the Directors of Inshell and other departments' leadership regarding any issues or concerns via email.
• Support X3 functions within Kernel Department and other departments as time allows.
• Support maintaining work orders in proper sequence.
• Work closely with 1st and 2nd shift, making sure Inshell process daily & weekly schedules are executed.
• Develop front-line team leadership by providing business, leadership, and technical training.
• Ensure a safe work environment by leading safety initiatives for the operations team.
• Review staffing needs of raw Inshell process to ensure staff aligns requirements, including recruiting and hiring.
• Perform other tasks and special projects assigned by managers and/or directors.

• Strategic Decision Making:
  Obtaining information and identifying key issues relevant to achieving objectives and committed to developing alternatives based on external and internal data.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships:
  Using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision.
• Building a Successful Team:
  Ability to apply methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team and facilitate the completion of team goals.
• Change and Innovation:
  Demonstrating a desire to seek new ways of doing things and leading teams to see the opportunities presented by change.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written skills. The ability to convey information in an effective manner.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• People Development:
  Ability to develop direct reports' skills and competencies by planning effective development and training plans.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment):
  Ability to obtain and ensure proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Active participant in continuous improvement initiatives and goals. Seeks opportunities to improve self and…