Production Supervisor

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc.; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Sick leave

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Job summary

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is seeking a high-level supervisor to manage a fresh citrus packing line in California.

You will oversee sorting and packing of over one million cartons, supervise packers, graders and labor, and operate state-of-the-art sorting equipment. Responsibilities include optimizing productive time, training staff, ensuring compliance with laws and policies, reporting to leadership, managing fruit inventory, and guiding the packing house to maximize productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a packing/production setting.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee line supervisors for packers, graders, and labor.
• Supervise machinery to ensure production line efficiency.
• Train and develop labor force for success in their roles.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Provide daily reporting to upper management and sales teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Initiative

Adaptability

Quality focus

MS Office

Bilingual EN/ES

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is a grower, packer, and shipper of citrus and is a leader in today’s agriculture industry. Bee Sweet Citrus Inc. is a family owned and operated company, providing over 10 different varieties to its consumers. Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is focused on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Job Overview

Bee Sweet Citrus is seeking a high level individual with leadership or management experience to manage one of its fresh citrus packing lines. This position is responsible for the sorting and packing of over one million cartons of fresh California citrus. Duties include but are not limited to the following: oversight of production, overseeing packers, graders, and general labor. Along with supervising the packing of fresh citrus products, operating state-of-the-art sorting equipment, and managing and implementing modern food safety requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee line supervisors responsible for packers, graders, and general labor.
• Oversee state-of-the-art machinery and equipment to ensure production line efficiency.
• Ensure optimization of productive time for employees by eliminating inefficient processes.
• Train and develop labor force to ensure success within their role.
• Ensure all legal requirements, company policies, and regulations are met daily.
• Communicate with leadership to present new ideas and streamline processes.
• Provide day-to-day reporting to upper management and sales team to ensure quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Manage and oversee fruit inventory relating to your assigned production line.
• Provide leadership and management guidance throughout packing house to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve problems timely and efficiently while providing guidance and training to the production team.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and relate well to others.
• Ability to show initiative and commitment to the company’s goals.
• Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong commitment to performing and producing at the highest level of quality at all times.
• Ability to manage individual workflow effectively with coworkers both written and verbally.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to think rationally and apply logic during high stress situations.
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift.

Experience

• Minimum of 3years of supervisorexperience
• Experience with inventory management systems
• $25-$30 hourlyDOE
• Paid time off, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Industry-leading health, dental and vision insurance
• Health wellness program that covers regular doctor visits, eye exams, etc. with only a minor copay
• 401(k) retirement with guaranteed matching contributions