Food Production Supervisor

Bento Nouveau Inc•Fullerton, CA

4d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience. We are a 24/7 operation and have opening in all shifts: 1st Shift, starting at 5:00 am 2nd Shift, starting at 2:00 pm 3rd Shift, starting at 10:00 pm

Requirements

3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment required, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combinations of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Must be reliable, responsible, and proactive with the initiative to take the next level.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) required.
Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish required.
Ability to work in a cold refrigerated environment.
The location operates 7 days a week. Successful candidates must have flexible availability to work various shifts and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience with quality systems and knowledge of statistics, HACCP, Food Safety Programs, and Six Sigma is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors and guarantees that products are being manufactured in conformance with manufacturing and food safety practices.
Works closely with QA to identify departmental and kitchen issues.
Supervises the daily activities to ensure proper Food Safety and Quality.
Reviews and updates work aids essential for verification of product quality.
Responsible for managing the overall daily production process.
Trains and coaches the team to meet defined productivity targets.
Assists with identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.
Previews production and operating reports and resolves operational manufacturing and maintenance problems, to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Develops and works with supervisors in all areas such as problem-solving, setting and achieving goals, manufacturing processes, scheduling and equipment problems.
Training and cross-training all employees on the production line, evaluate and review production staff, and recommend/initiate disciplinary actions.
Encourages and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
Assists in special projects and generates a summary of the project’s performance.