Production Supervisor-Night Shift

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift (Night) Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Production Supervisor oversees the day‑to‑day activities of liquid products operations to meet GSF objectives and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Supervises the daily activities of assigned staff, providing instructions and performance feedback to ensure that productivity and quality objectives are met or exceeded. Identifies and resolves process and equipment problems, using available resources to maintain productivity and quality. Implements approaches to improve quality and productivity by developing new ideas, improving processes, and planning for upcoming equipment or process changes. Routinely informs and communicates with employees to promote smooth operations, enhance their understanding of GSF policies and objectives, and to ensure compliance with established production policies and procedures. Drive Daily Management Systems to deliver improved results every shift, every day Own the Incident Elimination, Clean Inspect Lube (CIL) management, and Defect Handling DMS's Ensure any safety / quality / food safety behavior & condition issues are resolved quickly Own the scorecard, gap analysis, & action planning processes for the line Drive effective operational reviews (shift hand‑off, shiftly ops review, daily ops review) Eliminate barriers for the line teams to achieve results and enroll support groups when necessary Responsible for administration of people management systems (staffing, training, etc) Communication - ensure the teams are receiving the right information Drive Continuous Improvement of systems and results Successful delivery of initiatives Develop individual capability in Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) standard work processes Using problem solving skills and root cause analysis to resolve and/or mitigate operational issues Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Leads up to 50 mostly hourly employees Tour Leadership (Coaching team on standards execution) Coach the teams on keeping the line at base condition Department level system ownership (could also own a site level system) Be a coach for the teams on the use of GPS (IWS) tools to solve problems (Why Why, Basic Problem Solving, etc.) Escalate issues that need further attention properly Demonstrate the GSF Creed and Values

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness Productivity/quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality Productivity/quality standards: continuous product/process improvement Attendance and punctuality Budget Cost containment Teamwork within the department and across departments Project/assignment standards Customer satisfaction Vendor relations Safety standards and procedures: employees

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Education/Certification: Experience sufficient Experience 2 years of relevant work experience in a food‑manufacturing environment with lead or supervisory experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of (B-basic; J-journey; E-expert): Food safety concepts and techniques (J) Budgetary concepts and procedures (B) Engineering concepts and procedures (B) PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B) Quality concepts and procedures (B) Skill and ability to: Supervise and motivate employees in a team‑based environment Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed Physical Requirements: Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing Stand/walk 8 or more hours per day Constantly twist/turn and talk/hear Frequently squat, bend, reach, handle/finger, grip/grasp and use fine motor tasks Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs from floor to shoulder level and carry 30 feet Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments Constantly work near moving machinery Constantly work in cold (35-40 degrees) Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection Machines/Tools/Equipment/Software: Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock. Rubber and cotton gloves. Knowledge of equipment on the production line you are responsible for Advanced level of computer skills

WHAT YOU’LL GET

People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured. Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work. People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow. Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe. Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr GSF