Supervisor, Production

Supervisor, Production

Location: Pennsauken, US, 8110

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

The production supervisor manages and coordinates activities concerned with the production of the company's products. The Production Supervisor has a strong commitment to food and employee safety and ensures compliance for the production department and in the application of his/her daily routine. Working hours: Sunday to Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 6:30 am, every other Wednesday.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct and manage plant operations for production and shipping.
• Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Ensures products meet customer specification.
• Coordinates activities of shipping and receiving.
• Coordinates production activities with all other company functions to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machinery, and equipment.
• Compiles reviews and analyzes production, operational reports and dates to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.
• Consults with engineering and maintenance relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
• Revises production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Collaborates with the Process Controller in the development of work instructions and training plans.
• Consults with supervisors, employees and Human Resources to resolve or effect settlement of employee concerns.
• Adherence to all respective legislation and company policies.
• Manages the activities of the purchaser to ensure inventory of raw ingredients necessary to meet production processes and the provision of goods and services to all other company functions.

About You

Experience in manufacturing sites and 24/7 environments. Preferred: Food and Beverage industry, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical. Desirable experience working in a union facility. High School Diploma plus 5 years of supervisory experience. 5 years of experience in the production area. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and SAP. Diversified background with strong technical, business, and managerial skills. Frequently required to walk, stand, reach, climb, and lift heavy equipment (up to 50lbs).

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

Competitive salary (80k to 85k annually) and comprehensive benefits package. Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility. An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women's Forum and the Racial Equality Forum! Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth. Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.