Operations T&D Supervisor

Blount Fine Foods•McKinney, TX

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Sr. Manager – Corporate Training & Development, this position is responsible for designing, implementing, and auditing Blount Operations Training & Development programs across single and multi‑unit environments. This role supports long‑term employee development, ensures compliance with corporate requirements, and maximizes employee potential. In the event of an absence, this position will be filled by trained personnel.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Level II: the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally in English as it pertains to individual position.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to practical situations. Including fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
Ability to recognize and define problems and opportunities; collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skillset. Including knowledge of databases, spreadsheet, Word, and PowerPoint software.
3–4-year degree and 3-4 years of “training/teaching” or Supervisor experience or equivalent combination of education/work experience required.
This person should have excellent communication skills, strong computer skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task, ambitious, and have teacher and mentor mentality.
This position requires the ability to travel; pre-employment and screening of Motor Vehicle Record every two years and personal automobile insurance coverage in accordance with the Blount Fine Foods Employee Handbook
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to be on their feet. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in either Spanish or Portuguese preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Oversee Training and Development programs to ensure consistent and successful execution across all shifts.
Develop, implement, and audit designated programs and personnel, ensuring optimal program execution and establishing ROI metrics.
Partner with the Sr. Manager – Corporate Training & Development to design consistent programs across all locations.
Support counter associates, subordinates, and program owners across all shifts to achieve departmental and corporate goals.
Lead Training & Development initiatives within the manufacturing environment, continuously mentoring and developing employees.
Work with Shift Managers to identify and prioritize Operations development needs across all shifts.
Create, implement, and update required Operations training programs.
Assist with the development, scheduling, organization, and execution of Operations T&D programs using internal and external resources.
Perform other responsibilities requiring similar skills and working conditions as assigned.
Serve as a teacher, mentor, and positive influence in the development of Operations staff.
Research, recommend, and help coordinate development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, events, and online courses.
Ensure program development and execution consider platform application and operational needs.
Maintain an active floor presence on all shifts, continuously mentoring and developing staff.
Pursue ongoing professional development to ensure effective use of position and resources.
Adhere to established departmental budgets.
Perform other responsibilities requiring similar skills and working conditions as assigned.
Oversight and mentoring of shift assigned Positional Instructor T&D team members to obtain established departmental goals and assure positional growth.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food and Employee Safety policies.
Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).