Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Who is Cafe Bakery
Cafe Valley, Inc. is a baked food production company with plants in Phoenix, Arizona and Marion, IN. We are passionate about creating delicious baked goods that bring joy to people's lives. Our products are made with high-quality ingredients and crafted with care. We strive to maintain a positive work environment and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Who You Are
The Production Supervisor supports Café Valley’s plant by directing, planning, controlling, and monitoring the overall operation of the production department lines under the direct supervision of the Production Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Plan the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials and systems) to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management
• Document daily production activities and review results against established targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings
• Review daily maintenance effectiveness and work with team members from both Operations and Maintenance to identify opportunities for improvement; prioritize, request, and ensure equipment maintenance and repairs are completed to maximize efficiency
• Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development and termination recommendations
• Ensure focused improvement tools are effectively utilized in all problem-solving situations to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and communicate key information between peers, team members and Production Management
• Maintain a safe work environment by having safe work instructions, practices, and procedures in place for all positions and ensuring that team members are trained to understand and comply with procedures; apply corrective action consistently when required
• Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies; actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility

What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 years of food manufacturing experience
• Willing to consider a combination of education and prior experience
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; bakery manufacturing experience is a place
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications
• Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making, motivational and organizational skills 
• ADP knowledge, preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
• Able to walk long distances and be on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends
• Basic mechanical skills required

Cafe Valley is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.