Senior Supervisor, Ops Plant

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company•San Leandro, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Supervisor proactively drives business objectives through strategic execution of department-wide tasks related to safety, quality, and efficiency to ensure continuous improvement of production lines. This role serves as a role model when leading teams and influences peers and direct reports. They understand the departments process flow, are a champion for Ghirardelli’s quality and safety systems, and drive results through involving, coaching, teaching, and motivating both employees and peers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, food science or manufacturing related discipline and 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
1-2 years direct supervisory experience, ideally in a union environment
Proven knowledge and effective execution of Lean Manufacturing Practices.
Strong computer literacy in MS Office and integrated systems.
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of the production manufacturing processes, and of packaging and processing machinery
Ability to manage multiple priorities/ Improvement projects
Required to develop strong trusting relationships with team and others in the organization in order to gain support and achieve results
Required to be self-directed and motivated
Required to work and function effectively in a union environment
Strong interpersonal skills, able to proactively engage dialogue and communication to reach resolutions with employees at all levels of the organization
Flexibility to work any shift, as needed
Must be able to work on feet for extended periods.
Must be able to work seated or standing for at least 8 hours
Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Requires the ability to climb stairs and ladders; must be able to work from heights
Exposure to vibration, moving mechanical parts and loud noise
Must be capable of using protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes, hearing protection, air masks, respirators, etc. in the performance of job duties
Must be able to kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required
Unionized manufacturing environment
Potential for very warm or very cold working environment/depending on area of assignment.
Interfacing with various manufacturing equipment and office computer equipment
Regular communication with direct reports and internal and/or external customers
Occasional travel for meeting/training

Nice To Haves

Chocolate experience desired or prior experience in food or pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with Safety Manager to ensure that Safety goals and objectives are met
Ensure proper training of staff in safety procedures and accident prevention
Enforce Ghirardelli’s Safety rules and procedures; provide feedback and manage performance when applicable
Drives continuous improvement through in house continuous improvement tool by reviewing quality issues and defining action steps to prevent future errors
Ensure that sanitation and housekeeping of assigned areas meet Ghirardelli standards as well as all regulatory requirements
Ensure that Ghirardelli’s GMP rules are enforced and oversee the production processes
Hold employees accountable for the quality of the product they produce; coach and manage performance if applicable
Maintain existing HACCP, Master Sanitation, Weight Control and quality programs
Ensure all designated Quality Checks are performed at the desired frequency and that documentation is in order
Verify and improve production as well as quality procedures applying the “best standard”
Conduct defined line audits to ensure proper equipment operating conditions and capabilities within standards
Review and monitor the performance of lines to develop corrective actions
Analyze issues and develop, recommend, and implement continuous improvement strategies to address complex production issues
Help define investment strategy and champion IR Process through execution
Ensure production plans are adhered to
Regulate/monitor material flow and material usage
Ensure accurate reporting of production achievements while fully understanding OEE and TE
Provide support to all shifts as Super User for SAP.
Assess, identify and implement training needs of staff – operators and team leads, and participate in development and execution of training programs when required
Holds regular one on one meetings with Team Leads and fellow supervisors to ensure that continuous improvements are being made and sustained
Partner with the Training and Staffing Specialist to ensure that knowledge, experience, and training in chocolate manufacturing are continuously upgraded
Provide technical support and drive continuous improvement in area or responsibility
Ability to develop, plan and execute action plans
Analyze chocolate production processes and use root cause analysis to resolve problems and ensure improved manufacturing capabilities
Support of packaging and product trials
Ability to Complete investment request for an improvement project/ IR
Partner with Human Resources Partner to ensure labor issues are addressed in a timely manner and within the guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement
Participation in grievance meetings, contract negotiations, mediations or arbitrations as needed
Set expectations and priorities through KPI’s and holds employees accountable
Identify competency gaps and development opportunities of direct reports while creating a high performing team dynamic
Enforce Ghirardelli safety rules, regulations, and procedures; issue disciplinary actions as required
Be an active member of two LPW Pillars to ensure the pillar strategies are aligned using TPM philosophy prioritize projects to improve the factory efficiency and losses
Provide Leadership/Coaching to other supervisors for support and guidance while being onsite.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned or as necessary.