Senior Supervisor, Ops Plant

WHO WE AREAt Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate.

Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.

Job Summary WHO WE AREAt Ghirardelli, we’re on a mission to become a one-billion-dollar brand and beyond. We want to be every consumer’s first choice of premium chocolate, and we believe we can do that through our products and the way we do business, which are all inspired by our brand commitment to Making Life A Bite Better. We are a company committed to both personal and professional growth and believe that each employee contributes directly to Ghirardelli's growth and success.

Job Summary The Senior Production Supervisor proactively drives business objectives through strategic execution of department-wide tasks related to safety, quality, and efficiency to ensure continuous improvement of production lines.

This role serves as a role model when leading teams and influences peers and direct reports. They understand the departments process flow, are a champion for Ghirardelli’s quality and safety systems, and drive results through involving, coaching, teaching, and motivating both employees and peers.

Essential Functions Partner with Safety Manager to ensure that Safety goals and objectives are met Ensure proper training of staff in safety procedures and accident prevention

Enforce Ghirardelli’s Safety rules and procedures; provide feedback and manage performance when applicable

Drives continuous improvement through in house continuous improvement tool by reviewing quality issues and defining action steps to prevent future errors

Ensure that sanitation and housekeeping of assigned areas meet Ghirardelli standards as well as all regulatory requirements

Ensure that Ghirardelli’s GMP rules are enforced and oversee the production processes

Hold employees accountable for the quality of the product they produce; coach and manage performance if applicable

Maintain existing HACCP, Master Sanitation, Weight Control and quality programs

Ensure all designated Quality Checks are performed at the desired frequency and that documentation is in order

Verify and improve production as well as quality procedures applying the “best standard”Conduct defined line audits to ensure proper equipment operating conditions and capabilities within standards

Review and monitor the performance of lines to develop corrective actions

Analyze issues and develop, recommend, and implement continuous improvement strategies to address complex production issues

Help define investment strategy and champion IR Process through execution

Production Reporting Ensure production plans are adhered to Regulate/monitor material flow and material usage

Ensure accurate reporting of production achievements while fully understanding OEE and TEProvide support to all shifts as Super User for SAP.Ability to prioritize work and improvements within their area Assess, identify and implement training needs of staff – operators and team leads, and participate in development and execution of training programs when required

Holds regular one on one meetings with Team Leads and fellow supervisors to ensure that continuous improvements are being made and sustained

Partner with the Training and Staffing Specialist to ensure that knowledge, experience, and training in chocolate manufacturing are continuously upgraded

Provide technical support and drive continuous improvement in area or responsibility

Ability to develop, plan and execute action plans

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