Manufacturing Supervisor

FreshRealm, Inc.; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to manage a department in a fast-paced production plant. The role involves ensuring efficiency, training staff, and upholding health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in GMPs and a background in fresh food manufacturing, offering an engaging work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• One year or more experience applying and enforcing routine GMPs in a food environment.
• Minimum one year in a first-level production management role, preferable in a chilled food environment.
• Experience in fresh food manufacturing and knowledge of large-scale business start-ups.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety systems and resolve performance issues within the department.
• Maximize efficiency and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality standards.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Team Player

Continuous Improvement

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Food Safety or Culinary Arts

Job description

The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $93,000/annually. This position is based onsite at our Linden, NJ facility.

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for managing a department within a fast-paced production plant within FreshRealm’s operations team. Ensure maximum efficiency while at all times maintaining the highest standards of company specifications. Provide training and motivation to team members, using recognition, positive feedback, and other rewards with appropriate discretion in a continuous improvement environment. Follows all health and safety standards and enforces use of PPE’s.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure the full implementation of ‘Safety Systems’.
• To identify and effectively resolve any problems affecting performance within the Department.
• Maximize the efficiency of the department and ensure Daily Production plan targets are attained.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, both within the department and all surrounding areas.
• Ensure that ‘Good Manufacturing Practice’ as indicated by product specifications or other media, is adhered to all times and stages of the process.
• Analyze ‘Downtime’ ensuring proper explanation of the reasons for ‘Lost’ production and liaise with other Departments / Plant Managers on addressing the resulting issues.
• Effectively manage the labor resource and control this to within the given budgets/targets for the required output.
• Deal with staff issues of discipline, grievance, and welfare within the guidelines laid out in the Company’s published policies and procedures.
• To promote ‘Quality’ within the department by positively reinforcing the Company’s quality ethos and encouraging a ‘right first time, every time approach.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality standards as identified on Product Specifications, isolate and address any non-conformances and monitor measures designed to maintain and improve standards, elevate issues to the QA dept.
• To ensure ‘Process Control’ systems are properly implemented and maintained.
  

Qualifications

Skills and Requirements

• One (1) year or more experience applying and enforcing routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in a food environment is essential.
• A Minimum (1) year of experience in a first-level production management role, preferable in a chilled food environment, within a fast-paced business.
• Experience working in a fresh food manufacturing environment applying common processes, procedures, and equipment. Experience managing in a chilled food manufacturing business preferred.
• Knowledge of large-scale business start-ups is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability at being a team player.
• Experience working in a continuous improvement environment and demonstrated delivery through change.
• Certified and /or trained in OSHA requirements or expectations, HACCP, SDS, First Aid/CPR, and Food Hygiene
• Ability to motivate others to work routine and monotonous processes and stand for extended periods of time
• Must have a good understanding of English, bilingual (Spanish) speaking skills are helpful
• Ability to work in a cold/ damp environment and stand for extended periods

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Bachelor's Degree; education in Food Safety or Culinary Arts, Preferred.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance
• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested
• Life and ADD insurance
• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Our Values at Work

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like:

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time.
• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.
• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings.
• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks.
• OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity
• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency and adjust accordingly. Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support.
• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers.

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.