Bakery Production Supervisor | Lean & Safety Leader

Ditsch USA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ditsch USA, a leading pretzel producer, seeks a Production Supervisor at the Kemper location to lead a 25+ person team and manage end-to-end supply chain activities. You’ll ensure safety, quality, and cost targets while driving continuous improvements to meet the production schedule.

A strong safety mindset and hands-on coaching are required. The role emphasizes GMP, HACCP, OSHA compliance, and collaboration with Safety, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Sales & Marketing, and Supply Chain to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent education and/or related experience.
• Supervisor Experience in a Manufacturing environment, 5+ years preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma Certifications, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment following company policies & regulations, lead with a behavior-based safety mindset
• Utilize Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) & Risk Assessment to mitigate and prevent injuries or incidents – effectively conduct root cause & countermeasures for all incidents
• Inform the appropriate departments of major Production issues and participate in resolution of the problem.
• Working collaboratively with Safety, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain to maintain Production efficiency and scheduled delivery
• Develop and utilize performance goals that align with the plant and company’s expectations and vision
• Maintain budget requirements for labor, training and materials
• Execute troubleshooting and regular evaluation of pertinent processes for enhancement across all functions related to end-to-end ownership
• Ensure team is staffed properly, trained, resourced, supplied and managed to attain strategic objectives
• Execute Standard Work, develop SOP's, and Work Instructions for Operations inside end-to-end ownership
• Execute root cause solving procedures to all functions, using common tools to develop, document and implement countermeasures in relation to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Execute tools and procedures to minimize process variation to ensure compliance and established standards
• Actively participate and provide direction towards all process improvements inside end-to-end ownership with Safety, Quality, Planning, Maintenance/Engineering, Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain
• Establish and execute standards and audits from end-to-end ownership
• Owning all GMPs and completing required documentation

Skills

Leadership

GMP

OSHA

Microsoft Office

Communication

Lean/Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Job description

Ditsch USA, a leading pretzel producer, seeks a Production Supervisor at the Kemper location to lead a 25+ person team and manage end-to-end supply chain activities. You’ll ensure safety, quality, and cost targets while driving continuous improvements to meet the production schedule.

A strong safety mindset and hands-on coaching are required. The role emphasizes GMP, HACCP, OSHA compliance, and collaboration with Safety, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Sales & Marketing, and Supply Chain to