Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

You may know us for our delicious cheesecakesand for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For". At The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, our staff members are our highest quality ingredient. Your daily contributions impact the creation of our delicious, world class dessert products.

As the Production Supervisor, reporting to the Shift Manager, you will be responsible for all production activity for one area on one shift but should also know and be able to run all the aspects of the plant under the supervision of the Shift Manager, to meet company service, quality, cost safety and people objectives. This includes development, implementation and monitoring of programs for SQF, HACCP, product tracking, supplier certification and measuring quality and safety ingredients, WIP and finished product, programs to measure process control and adherence to specifications, for programs to measure controls for the environment.

You'll thrive in this position if you are:

• A Natural Leader: you are adept at providing others with a clear direction, helping them see though the weeds. You naturally recruit, motivate, develop, and empower others while setting the gold standard yourself.
• Driven by Results: you're conscientious and persistent about delivering timely, high quality deliverables. You perform all job functions safely while following instructions.
• Improvement Focused: you never turn off the thought "how can I do this better or faster?".
• Adaptable: you're at ease in a fast-paced environment and able to effortlessly change direction when priorities shift. You learn to perform new tasks as required for business needs and are willing to work various shifts and extended hours if necessary.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and supervising production activity to ensure compliance with all formulations, specifications, methods, procedures and practices.
• Managing crewing levels for each position within area of responsibility.
• Using performance feedback information to optimize work group productivity and labor efficiencies.
• Managing material usage to ensure minimal waste and maximize yield.
• Working with receiving and purchasing functions to ensure proper rotation and optimum inventory levels.
• Leading and supervising minute to minute and hour to hour operational and personnel activity to ensure compliance with GMP's and all housekeeping and sanitation standards.
• Maintaining a 900 "Superior" score or better for AIB sanitation inspections.
• Leading and supervising the operation to comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations, as well as company safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Recording and tracking employee attendance and administering company attendance policies.
• Managing employee performance, recognizing and rewarding positive contributions and exercising the company's progressive discipline policies when applicable.
• Training and developing employees to support key performance goals for the company as well as providing a satisfying and rewarding work environment.
• Directing all personnel activities in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies.

Qualifications include:

• A minimum of 5 years-experience in food manufacturing management, preferably in the bakery/dessert industry with demonstrated success at the supervisor level.
• Proven effective supervisory experience.
• Strong quantitative and interpersonal skills with the ability to think critically.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
• B.A. or B.S. degree in the field of science (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science or Technology) or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Benefits include:

• Eligible for annual bonus
• Vacation and sick time
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match
• 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
• Discounted cheesecake purchase program
• Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day across our two facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mount, NC plus other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers.

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is a subsidiary of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.8 billion public company with more than 370 casual dining restaurants and over 48,000 staff members.

We are an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.