Job description

TruFoodMfg is a leading contract manufacturer of private - label nutrition bars, protein bars, chocolate moulded products and baked goods. Our products are sold at club, grocery, drug, convenience, and department stores worldwide. We produce a wide range of products for category-leading brands. We believe in business partnerships, with collaboration and open lines of communication. Our dedication, value and expertise are the keystones of our business. The need for our products is greater than ever.

We are looking for an energetic, creative* Production Supervisor *to join our team. The position is responsible for leading the production activities across multiple production lines. This is a great role for a candidate looking to make a significant impact in developing and growing a dynamic organization. The position provides overall shift leadership to the production team focusing on delivering on key safety, quality, delivery and cost standards.

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Definition of Success*
Active management of the shift in the production facility that emphasizes employee engagement, training/development and continuous improvement to deliver sustainable results against the goals of the organization.

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Key Responsibilities*

• Prioritize safety through leadership, work procedures and employee safety programs
• Foster a collaborative working environment across all functions of the business
• Collaborate with Quality and Sanitation departments to assure all good manufacturing and food safety practices are followed and a priority
• Coach, mentor and train production line supervision, leads and employees
• Manage resources including people, equipment and materials to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards
• Lead cost management initiatives using KPI’s / OEE monitoring systems
• Identify / develop / implement continuous improvement action plans
• Optimize production scheduling / resource planning
• Manage work in process inventory through employee practices and ERP system
• Work closely with Director of Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement, efficiencies and LEAN processes
• Support capital project initiatives

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Key Competencies*

• Customer Focus: Understands and monitors the needs of internal and external customers
• Adaptable / Flexible: Open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Self-Starter: Takes initiative in developing programs to conform with set standards, ensuring the development of a robust culture
• Problem-Solving: Prevents and solves issues, understand and mitigates problems, recognizes cause and effect relationships between functions
• Project and Time Management: Plans tasks and deliverables accurately, prioritizes tasks and adapts as needed and is responsive to requests and accountable for actions

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Qualifications*

• 4 year degree in engineering, operations, supply chain or business administration or equivalent experience
• 3 - 5 years experience in a manufacturing facility, food manufacturing preferred
• 3 - 5 years experience in a supervisory or management position
• Experience working in BRC or SQF environments preferred
• Financial acumen
• Green belt or black belt certification preferred
• ERP / OEE system experience preferred
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work weekends as needed

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TruFood Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,193.63 - $82,170.05 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

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