Food Production Supervisor

Bento Nouveau Inc; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bento Nouveau Inc in Lincoln, RI is hiring a Food Production Supervisor to manage day-to-day plant operations, lead production and QA teams, and ensure lean manufacturing and food safety.

You will supervise department Team Leaders, drive cost efficiency, monitor reports, and train staff, with flexibility to work varied shifts weekly.

Requirements include 3+ years in food manufacturing, HACCP knowledge, and fluency in English and Spanish; MS Office skills; ability to work in cold environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a food manufacturing environment with supervisory duties.
• Knowledge of HACCP, quality systems, and food safety programs.
• Reliable, proactive with initiative to advance to the next level.
• Excellent English and Spanish communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cold refrigerated environment.
• Flexible availability for various shifts and weekends.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Monitors production to ensure conformance with food safety and quality.
• Works with QA to address issues in a timely manner.
• Supervises daily production activities and oversees cost control.
• Reviews and updates work aids to verify product quality.
• Manages overall daily production process and staffing.
• Trains and coaches staff to meet productivity targets.
• Identifies and implements process improvements.
• Previews reports and resolves manufacturing/maintenance problems.
• Collaborates with supervisors on problem-solving, scheduling, and equipment.
• Promotes continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Assists in special projects and summarizes performance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Microsoft Office literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rhode Island Food Factory, Lincoln, RI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1399

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

FOOD PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location

• Rhode Island Food Factory:263 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln, RI 02865

Responsibilities

Join our growing team as the Food Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the plant to ensure the production process is running smoothly and efficiently, and supervising various department Team Leaders, including Production and Quality Assurance. This will include optimizing production with a lean mindset, productivity, maximizing yield, accurate reporting and ensuring the highest quality for our customers.

• Monitors and guarantees that products are being manufactured in conformance with manufacturing and food safety practices.
• Works closely with QA to identify departmental and kitchen issues.
• Supervises the daily activities to ensure proper Food Safety and Quality.
• Reviews and updates work aids essential for verification of product quality.
• Responsible for managing the overall daily production process.
• Trains and coaches the team to meet defined productivity targets.
• Assists with identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Previews production and operating reports and resolves operational manufacturing and maintenance problems, to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Develops and works with supervisors in all areas such as problem-solving, setting and achieving goals, manufacturing processes, scheduling and equipment problems.
• Training and cross-training all employees on the production line, evaluate and review production staff, and recommend/initiate disciplinary actions.
• Encourages and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Assists in special projects and generates a summary of the project’s performance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment required, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combinations of related education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience with quality systems and knowledge of statistics, HACCP, Food Safety Programs, and Six Sigma is preferred.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and proactive with the initiative to take the next level.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) required.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to work in a cold refrigerated environment.
• The location operates 7 days a week. Successful candidates must have flexible availability to work various shifts and weekends.

Why you should join our team:

• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; Food Production Supervisor, Food Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Shift Supervisor, Line Supervisor