Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

HP Hood•Arkport, NY

6d•$73,800 - $80,000

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor provides leadership to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction while leading continuous improvement and achieving plant goals in an assigned area. The role supports HP Hood’s operations and the manufacture of dairy and non-dairy beverages. The supervisor trains, develops, and coaches employees and oversees their work to meet goals and objectives. The supervisor is accountable for safety, quality, production, people, performance, and cost; efficient use of resources; process and system improvements; and production-line efficiency. The role also ensures policy and regulatory compliance, food safety and sanitation, employee development, effective communication, and appropriate staffing.

Requirements

Associate degree or similar, or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing setting leading others.
Proven track record of achievement in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in beverage.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
Quantifiable evidence of delivering results.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in manufacturing or management.
Demonstrable success using Lean and/or similar concepts for consistent continuous improvement.
SAP/ERP experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to achieve plant goals for safety, quality, production, people, performance, and cost in the assigned area.
Ensure objectives are attained, policies are executed, and available resources are used effectively.
Own process and system improvements that reduce losses and improve line efficiency.
Drive efficiency across multiple production lines through daily problem-solving and tracking and maintaining line-loss data.
Use problem-solving methods and manufacturing approaches, including Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma, to promote continuous improvement while balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale.
Coach, mentor, and assist employees with mechanical malfunctions to improve productivity, job capabilities, and equipment capabilities.
Enforce GMPs and ensure adherence to corporate and plant policies, rules, and regulations; administer coaching and corrective action as needed.
Validate employee training and development and ensure employees comply with SOPs in the assigned area.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements for dairy processing, safety, and working conditions.
Report food-safety problems, initiate action, and support SQF by maintaining food safety and quality, sanitary work areas, and biosecurity measures.
Maintain a positive work environment, uphold the open-door policy, resolve simple to moderate workplace concerns, and support communication between shifts and departments.
Interview and hire for assigned areas; coach employees, administer corrective action and development plans, and resolve employee issues.
Ensure labor scheduling meets budgeted and forecasted objectives.
Ensure safety compliance and accident investigations are conducted and required retraining is issued in a timely manner.