Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorUnited States Mebane Job Summary: The Production Supervisor for bakery, dough room, Crumble, and cookie butter will oversee all of the production and processing operations during his/her assigned shift. As a Production Supervisor you are responsible for the Safety of your employees, excellent Quality of your product, and the realization of these targets in an efficient, productive way.Key Responsibilities:Actively guide your team to follow standard work and standard operating procedures to guarantee quality, safety, and performanceOversee production activity in all assigned areasOversee processing activity in bakery, Crumble, cookie butter, and doughroom during the assigned shiftSupervise the team and follow up on the daily work output in the bakery, doughroom, Crumble, and cookie butter areasEnsure that daily KPIs of safety, quality, scrap, and production are met/exceededOrganize a smooth start-up and changeover to a new shift by actively engaging with supervisor of previous shift and maintenance technicians to ensure your team is aware of operational status and open technical and quality issuesBuild a strong relationship with the technical department and the tech(s) allocated to your shiftAdjust schedule and work assignments to account for unforeseen absences and tardies; coordinate rotation of team members during the shift, both to satisfy production needs and to promote cross-trainingCreate training plans for new operators and monitor the quality of training deliveredMonitor for proper operation of the production and processing equipment in the assigned areas and intervene when necessary to train, retrain, and coach team member performanceEvaluate operational and technical deficiencies that impact uptime; resolve issues when possible and escalate when quality issues or non-conformities arise. Guide leads and operators in performing small technical interventions upon malfunction.Confirm that inspection tasks and registration are performed according to instructionSignal and register technical malfunctions and abnormalities of equipment, raw ingredients, finished product, and packaging material; escalate to maintenance as neededReport on daily shift performance and own improvement initiativesExhibit TOP communication with operators in all areas and with technicians, material handlers, managers, and other team members on-shift about issues to be solvedLead labor-scheduling activities for your shiftComplete reports of employee behavioral deficiencies or customer complaintsProfile:Education (degree): Bachelors' degree or equivalent work experienceExperience:At least 5 years of experience leading a small to mid-size teamPrior experience with leading and motivating a team in a production facility, ideally in an FDA-regulated environmentFood processing and/or bakery knowledge is a plus; experience with inspections and/or quality control is helpfulFamiliarity with equipment operation and mechanical componentsMust be able to perform duties following all regulatory GMP hygiene practicesPossess basic math skillsPossess intermediate computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft OutlookSolid communication skills, both written and oralExperience with SAP strongly desiredLanguage Skills:English, verbal and writtenSpanish a plus but not requiredPersonal Competencies:Problem-solving and decision-makingFlexibility and willingness to adjust to shifting responsibilities in a growing environmentStrong communication and collaborative skillsCreative and out-of-the-box thinkingContinuous improvement mentalityExhibit core values of Team Spirit, Open Dialogue, and PassionTim De Baets, Corporate Procurement ManagerGrasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents. Being part of a fast-growing, international company, you will get lots of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights. In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit, and open dialogue are our main drivers. But perhaps best of all, you can enjoy delicious Biscoff cookies, delectable Biscoff Cookie Butter, and BEAR fruit rolls throughout your shift.