2nd Shift Production Lead - Lean, GMP, Cross-Functional

Pom Wonderful; Buttonwillow (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

POM Wonderful is seeking a Production Supervisor for Arils on the 2nd Shift. This role will lead a production team across juice, arils processing, and sanitation, guiding daily operations to meet targets while upholding safety and quality standards.

You'll collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics, implement SOPs, monitor equipment, manage inventory, and drive continuous improvement and data-driven decisions. Strong leadership and lean manufacturing knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years progressively responsible production experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of production workers, offering guidance, training, and performance feedback, including corrective action conversations, to insure a safe working environment.
• Strategically plan, coordinate, and oversee daily production activities to meet targets and deadlines, including adherence to established production centerlines.
• Foster collaboration with quality control, maintenance, and logistics to ensure seamless production operations.
• Enforce and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Arils manufacturing processes, ensuring uniformity and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor and uphold equipment functionality, initiating maintenance or repairs as necessary.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies to guarantee uninterrupted production.
• Ensure strict health and safety compliance, cultivating a safety-aware culture within the production team.
• Observe and enforce GMPs and Food safety programs and attend required training.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and increased efficiency.
• Maintain production records and reports for upper management review and data-driven decisions.
• Manage the Arils facility FMDS board and conduct daily meetings.
• Collaborate with sanitation lead to identify key cleaning areas and enhance sanitation procedures.
• Assess required workforce and develop a labor model aligned with production requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Oracle software

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

POM Wonderful is seeking a Production Supervisor for Arils on the 2nd Shift. This role will lead a production team across juice, arils processing, and sanitation, guiding daily operations to meet targets while upholding safety and quality standards.

You'll collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics, implement SOPs, monitor equipment, manage inventory, and drive continuous improvement and data-driven decisions. Strong leadership and lean manufacturing knowledge are essential.