Wash Supervisor

LIMONEIRA COMPANY•Santa Paula, CA

5d•$69,000 - $79,000

About The Position

The Wash Supervisor is responsible for managing labor cost, efficiencies, coordination of daily crewing, process improvement and all other activities related to the Wash Department. This position is for 2nd shift which is an evening shift. Limoneira’s job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility, but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility. In most cases the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly or monthly job duties.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or equivalent and higher; must have at least three to five years of experience working in a packinghouse environment
Must be able to read, comprehend, understand, and follow instructions and/or directions and posted work rules; must be computer literate and able to utilize software programs; must be able to adapt to changing standards on a routine basis; must be fluent in English and Spanish; must be able to communicate openly and be clear and understandable when communicating verbally and/or in writing; must provide leadership and guidance to employees and delegate tasks; must motivate and encourage employees to reach their maximum potential
Must be able to prioritize assignments, multi-task, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting
Must be able to work successfully in a team atmosphere; must be able to multi-task; must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude; must be able to accept constructive criticism
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to fulfill written, oral or visual instructions; interpret instructions furnished both verbally and in written form
Employee is expected to wear personal protection equipment at all times while performing duties and tasks

Responsibilities

Supervise, manage, coordinate, assist, mentor and schedule employees in the Wash department, including but not limited to the off-season preventive maintenance program
Schedule and conduct monthly safety tailgates and trainings as needed
Plan and coordinate activities for the following day (crewing, receiving, washing, de-greening, storing, preventive maintenance, start-ups, Harvest daily fruit shipments, etc.)
Monitor labor cost and ensure efficient wash output according to company goals
Insure proper communication when collaborating with other departments to coordinate plant-wide activities
Work with Graders and communicate daily to guarantee maximum fruit utilization
Maintain work areas Audit Ready at all times
Track consumable inventory items; communicate with Purchaser to maintain safe stock levels
Utilize computer daily; operate programs such Microsoft Excel, Word, and Enterprise Resource Planning (E.R.P.)
Ensure proper clean-up and sanitary measures for the treatment tanks
Manage and monitor the bin flow coming in and out of the plant; coordinate bin repairs as needed
Monitor juice percentage daily
Monitor fruit; ensure fruit de-greens and ethylene percentage is applied
Conduct regular line audits to maintain safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety standard; run quality checks, input information accurately into data system and run run reports
Understand, follow, enforce, and comply with all Food Safety rules and regulations
Perform all other duties as directed by the Plant Superintendent/GM or VP/Director of Packing