Senior Production Supervisor

Job Location: Itasca

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for executing production and logistics plans. The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for overall operations of the assigned shift, including: warehouse, labor relations, production, site security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Supervisor is also for responsible for facilitating projects across the plant as needed.

Ways you will make a difference

Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor functions

Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility

Serve as end-to-end support for the processing, packaging, warehouse and maintenance functions in the Operations department

Oversee production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines

Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance

Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager

Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including: proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards

Participate in daily food review

Support and execute relevant projects as needed

Provides plantwide technical expertise, support and facilitation of products and systems

Works with the Continuous Improvement Manager to create procedures, review LEAN activities, develop data systems and data reporting

Ensure adherence to all standard work processes, including LEAN processes. Audits LEAN and Operational Processes

Develop training of LEAN tools and skills. Attends Kaizen sessions within the plant to provide guidance

Improve overall skill levels of Operators and Supervisors through training, leadership, facilitation, troubleshooting and knowledge transfer

Responsible for managing budget of long-term process improvement projects and innovation withe supervision of the Operations Manager

Act as Operations Manager in their absence or as needed

Skills that will make you successful

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities

Demonstrated ability to manage complexity

Independent, self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency

Strong problem solving, negotiating, and decision making skills

Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization

Critical thinking

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred

Minimum 3 years experience

Previous manufacturing experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience working with SAP

Understanding of GMP principles

Process, packing, and mechanical experience strongly preferred

Experience managing people with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization across work functions internal and external

Food experience a plus

TPM experience a plus

Ferrara's success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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