Production Supervisor - Days

SunOpta; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and sustainable manufacturer is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and optimize daily operations at their Modesto facility. In this dynamic role, you will manage resources, ensure product quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your leadership will drive productivity and safety initiatives, creating a positive work environment for team members. If you're passionate about food production and have a knack for problem-solving, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a company committed to a healthier future.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Associates degree required, Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Manage daily production meetings and audits of workstations.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with QA standards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Employee Coaching

Effective Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Related Field

Bachelor of Science Degree in Related Field

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

Modesto Facility, Modesto, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM

SunOpta Overview:

SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today’s leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company’s commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN, Dream, and West Life. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.

SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor plans and manages the day-to-day allocation of resources for designated shift (equipment, people, materials, and systems) to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management. They also ensure that a high quality of products, services, housekeeping, and hygiene standards are maintained and improved in the area; review daily achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings; and coach, mentor and develop team members to meet current and future business requirements.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Supervises employees to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Achieves budgeted targets for raw material yield, labor, and packaging materials usage for shift.
• Responsible for the accuracy of all production reporting related to shift.
• Schedule and conduct daily production meetings with shift personnel.
• Audits workstations to ensure SOPs are being followed routinely.
• Collaborates with warehouse and quality assurance personnel to ensure prompt shipment of product.
• Responsible for the complete and accurate reporting of shift production data.
• Maintaining GMP / Housekeeping at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
• Develops and recommends improvements of facilities, equipment, or procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Oversees and/or conducts shift training of new or existing employees.
• Drives productivity, quality, and safety initiatives throughout production to impact productivity and the cost structure.
• Establishes and supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports the companies Quality policy, Quality System & the appropriate regulations for the area.
• Oversees the management of shift production personnel.
• Ensures production is following SunOpta QA standards, SOPs, HACCP, and GMPs.
• Member of the Lean Steering Committee.
• Committed to ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and quality requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional groups including Human Resources, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Warehousing, and Finance to meet production targets.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages employees on a production shift.
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned shift.
• Ensures effective employee relations.
• Provides employee coaching and development.
• Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
• Manages production line performance measures and provides regular progress reports to managers.
• Coaches and counsels employees; documents/discusses performance reviews on a timely basis.
• Manages production priorities.
• Tracks absenteeism and timekeeping.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in related field.
• 5 – 7 years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field.
• LEAN Manufacturing.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem-solve.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle is beneficial.

Additional Considerations:

• Location: This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Modesto, CA.
• Shift: This is a day shift role on a 2-2-3 pattern; 6 am to 6:30 pm. Some flexibility outside of these hours may also be needed.
• Work Environment: Approximately 95% of the work is performed in a production environment, 5% of work may be performed in an office environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.