2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®. Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and/or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands.

Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., the world leader in rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

SUMMARY OF ROLE

This role involves multiple blending, packaging, and processing lines that will at times run simultaneously. The Production Supervisor is a critical role in fulfilling the customer demands of these areas of our operation while making ongoing improvements to our processes to advance our food safety, worker safety, production productivity and overall product excellence objectives at Riviana Foods. The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in collaboration with the 1st Shift Supervisor will support the Plant Manager in overseeing the daily production function of the Colusa, CA location.

As a member of our onsite Leadership team, an exceptional capacity for managing and leading people is needed. The ability to lead and foster an environment of accountability, excellence, collaboration, and innovation is required. The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor will partner with internal and external peers to achieve the goals of the company while honoring the core values of Riviana Foods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in collaboration with 1st Shift Supervisor and Planning to Support the Production Manager in coordinating the production department needs at Colusa, including all scheduling.
• Supervise all operations of the 2nd shift production and personnel.
• Develop and expect Food Safety and Quality Assurance mindset with the team.
• Ensure work is performed based on daily/weekly/monthly/annually work schedules within the department. Packaging/processing seasonal demands may require 6 days a week during peak demand.
• Propose and implement continuous improvements for facilities and process efficiency within the Production Department. Develop and expect worker safety and hazard control within your team.
• Conduct daily meeting and on occasion lead the monthly Safety meetings. When required, prepare weekly agendas and training topics. Work closely with 1st Shift Production Supervisor, Plant Manager, & HR to manage any modified duty restrictions.
• Communicate & coordinate with the Maintenance Department for coordinating preventative maintenance, downtime, and repairs. Strong understanding of mechanical principals, advanced equipment operating experience with extensive understanding of proper maintenance and configuration to maximize its performance.
• Participate in the interview and performance review processes for Production Shift related staffing needs. Coach and hold team members accountable to Riviana Foods processes, standards, and expectations. Must have experience with corrective action process and proper documentation. Work closely with HR on all personnel concerns of performance or conduct.
• Influence budget, cost control, planning, scheduling and procedural changes to improve the financial accountability of the Production Department.
• Work with Managers, Supervisors and Technicians to achieve the goals of your department and the rest of the organization. Other duties as appropriate & assigned by Management.
• Knowledge of Allergen Control Program & Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellence in Production, supervision with experience in coaching team members in order to manage and develop high performance teams. Foster a success oriented, accountable environment within the company. Food Manufacturing Packaging experience an advantage.

Ability to read, understand, provide edits and input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other documents related to compliance or business functioning.

Ability to be proactive, hands-on, detail-oriented and foster collaboration through teamwork. A creative problem solver and partner who will bring strong analytical and reasoning skills to this action-oriented culture.

Exhibit leadership characteristics including confidence, intelligence, organization, self-motivation, decisiveness, tact, common sense and a high level of energy. Be an effective developer of talent, employing a participative and coaching management style. Past experience with a large group of diverse employees, effectively leading change and influencing for successful results.

Excellent communication skills with the capacity to interface effectively with staff at all levels. Embody the personal qualities of honesty, integrity and fairness; inline with our Company’s core values.

Knowledge of industry food safety requirements (GMP, HACCP) with strong understanding of outside audit requirements under GFSI principals (preferably BRC). Understands Hazard Analysis and Root Cause principals.

Strong understanding of OSHA requirements to maintain an Injury Free work environment while keeping operations in compliance. Experience with OSHA audits, documentation, and annual posting requirements.

COMPETENCIES

Leadership, Performance Management, Problem Solving/Analysis, Results Driven, Communication
Proficiency , Time Management, Technical Capacity, Learning Orientation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required

1. 3-5 years of experience in a production environment. 2. Some training in general safety, performance management, quality system awareness.

Preferred

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. 5-8 years of experience in a production environment. Previous quality management experience.
3. Experience in safety, performance management, harassment prevention, quality system awareness.
4. Comprehension of lean manufacturing concepts. 

PROFICIENCIES

Language Skills: Strong command of English language, ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees. Multilingual preferred (Spanish).

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, highly proficient computer skills required, including proficiency in all MS Office programs.

Supervisory: This position manages all 2nd shift employees of the production department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Work Environment: This position will be performed in both manufacturing and standard office environments. This job requires the ability to work in the following conditions: humid or warm conditions, working near moving machinery or mechanical parts.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; nor is this guideline is not meant to set limitations to the position. As positions at Riviana Foods are dynamic and may change over time, some areas may expand or contract to meet the priorities and requirements of the organization. Specifically, some areas of responsibility may expand, or contract and activities may change at any time with or without notice to meet the priorities and requirements of the organization.

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