PACKAGING PLANT SUPERVISOR

Joseph Gallo Cheese Company•Atwater, CA

4d•$70,720 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment. Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients. Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Requirements

Proficiency in English required with Spanish language skills preferred.
Computer proficient.
Minimum A.A. with B.S. or B.A. preferred.
5 years of supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of packaging equipment.
Experience working in food manufacturing company, preferably dairy operations or related.
Proven background with safety program and GMP.
willingness to work non-traditional hours as required.
Food, CPG, or USDA/FDA environments.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead effective daily operations and develop highly skilled packaging plant operations.
Support the departmental goal of efficiency, high yields, quality production and equipment operations.
Directly manage frontline packaging employees and functional leads by establishing daily objectives and performance expectations.
Lead daily operations of high-speed automated packaging lines, ensuring production schedules are met safely and efficiently.
Responsibility for frontline employees including hiring, reviews, rewards, and discipline.
Support and lead packaging line changeovers while minimizing downtime and product loss.
Manage daily process including but not limited to: Establish Operations Procedures (SOPs), Establish workload requirements, work schedules and plan task level assignments, Establish training needs and certifications requirements, Ensure safe operation.
Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, downtime, throughput, labor efficiency, yields, quality defects, and waste reduction to drive performance.
Maintain composure in stressful situations, making sound decisions and communicating with management team as needed.
Motivate employees to higher achievements.
Supporting the development of a process improvement program.
Recognize trends/indicators and reacts proactively to address potential problems.
Ensure employees maintain industry guidelines for GMP.
Comply with all Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP and SQF regulations.
Comply with GMP's in the plant.
Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality systems.