Production Lead - Onion Dehy, Mill, and Toasting

ofi; Firebaugh (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time from Day 1

Paid Sick Leave

401K Match on Day 1

Career Growth and Learning

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

ofi is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations across departments at our California location. You will develop the team, ensure safety, and meet throughput and KPI targets in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating with QA, and leading shift handovers while maintaining compliance with safety policies. Join a global leader in ingredients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership and team development ability.
• Maintain certifications and demonstrate proficiency with LOTO/LTO and shuttle truck.
• Strong communication across multiple channels (radio, phone, email).
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and rotate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations of respected departments.
• Train and mentor team members to optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with QA to maintain product quality standards.
• Lead shift handover meetings and update SHO Boards.
• Ensure safety incidents are reported timely.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LOTO certification

Forklift / Lift Truck

Shuttle Truck

Job description

Description

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs.

With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet.

Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose: to be the change for good food and a healthy future.

Position Summary

ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location. To oversee daily production operations of respected departments. Responsible for team development and achieving targeted throughputs and KPIs all while ensuring a safe working environment.

What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding and proficiency in all job functions of your respected department.
• Train and mentor, all team members to achieve optimal performance.
• Effectively assesses and troubleshoots any mechanical issues throughout the department to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with QA department to make real time adjustments to maintain product quality standards. e.g. Color, Moisture, Bulk Index (BI), Stem, and Root Crown.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced working environment without sacrificing safety and quality while maintaining optimal efficiency.
• Demonstrate good judgment and critical thinking with regards to employee relations (minor disputes between team members).
• Oversee compliance with meal and break policy, ensuring all team members are relieved of all duties during meal and break periods.
• Lead shift hand over meetings and keep SHO Boards updated.
• Perform company tailgates covering topics ranging from safety to quality and collecting required paperwork.
• Timely reporting of all safety incidents and near misses.
• Verify the accuracy and completion of all required departmental documents. e.g., Downtime Logs, Metal Detector Forms, Re-Screener Forms, and work orders.
• Effective cross departmental communication with regards to Process Orders, Product Quality, Product Inventory, Packaging material inventory, and equipment upkeep.
• Maintain active communication with Production Supervisors and Managers for any abnormal circumstances. e.g., Excess downtime, dryer down, loss metal detector ball, injury or safety issues, and equipment damage.
• Oversee and maintain a safe and clean department.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures by enforcing all rules, regulations, and standards as set forth by company policy and management.
• Ensure a safe, healthy work environment by following all safety, health and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations per the Company’s IIPP, GMP's, job safety practices and other related programs.
• Ability to comply with PPE: bump cap, safety glasses, face shield, boots, rubber boots, gloves, etc.
• Be able to maintain Onion Basket levels to not cause a gap in Production Dryer
• Be able to use a caliper tool to measure and document slice thickness
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or two-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Show a strong desire to lead and develop team members.
• Maintain all annual certifications and displays proficiency with Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) application, Lift Truck (LTO), and Shuttle Truck.
• Possess strong intrapersonal communication skills. e.g., conflict resolution
• Ability to communicate effectively through multiple channels. e.g., radio, phone, and email
• Must possess a valid driver license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Any Production or Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed
• Work and rotate all shifts
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
• Work and rotate all work areas in specific department
• Must have good attendance and work record (Existing Employees)
• Must pass a mechanical assessment test
• Resume required

Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits

Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.

A Culture of Well-being

Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.

Family Support

Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.

Additional Perks That Make a Difference

• Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
• Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
• Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
• 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
• Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.

ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. Build a Rewarding Career at ofi!

The pay for this role ranges from $27.88 /hour - $34.46 /hour and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.