Supervisor Production

WHO WE ARE

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is in our Corona, CA facility.

• These are direct hire roles, eligible for our fantastic benefits package (see below) the first of the month following your start date.
• This role is located at our Corona, CA production facility
• We are currently hiring for mid shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm)

WHAT WE NEED

Responsible for the management and coordination of the production team on a shift to meet customer needs and achieve standards related to cost, line efficiencies, waste, safety and productivity. Leads key production initiatives such as safety, lean manufacturing programs, training and other production related activities as assigned. This role is also the backup to the Production Manager with daily production initiatives including maintaining a high quality, clean, safe, and efficient work environment that meets all customer requirements. Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of X employees in the X department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Leads production staff by clearly defining job responsibilities and standards of performance.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring the steps of the process; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; developing reporting procedures and systems; and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Utilizes machinery and personnel to get maximum production and efficiency for each production run. Works to reduce and eliminate all sources of waste including raw materials, time, and equipment failures. Evaluates performance and quality of product.
• Reviews final weekly production schedules to determine types, quantities, and specifications of products to plan department operations.
• Coordinates activities with the other shift superintendents according to work order requirements, established priorities and availability of employees, parts, materials, and equipment.
• Assures material, resources, and equipment preparedness in support of day-to-day production requirements.
• Conducts daily shift meetings to communicate required company and shift specific information through the utilization of Redzone.
• Ensures adequate preparation for incoming shift to be successful by providing concise, accurate and detailed shift reports to incoming shift which communicates variations and activities that could impact quality.
• Evaluates and manages employee performance by clearly defining job responsibilities and standards of performance; providing clear, thorough, timely feedback; and addressing performance problems and issues promptly. Thoroughly and sensitively provides constructive and corrective feedback.
• Assists in interviewing and hiring of staff, on assigned shift, and cross-functionally as requested by other hiring managers.
• Actively engages and participates in the onboarding and training of production employees per BRF standards.
• Assists with the development and revision of manufacturing training documentation, including but not limited to, job breakdown worksheets (JBWs), SOPs, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Supports the delivery of employee training programs such as technical line training, manufacturing foundational elements, and manufacturing basics.
• Embraces people-first leadership by exemplifying BRF's culture of excellence, belonging, and authenticity through alignment with our company values.
• Conducts ongoing assessment and training needs identification including maintaining the training / skill matrix for employees assigned to their team.
• Provides leadership and accountability for achieving targets for assigned areas of specialized responsibility such as safety, training, lean manufacturing, yield improvements, processing, and packaging continuous improvement.
• Completes and analyzes Shift Reports on a daily basis and recommends continuous improvement initiatives for these production metrics with the Production Manager.
• Assists the Production Manager with supporting the variable budgets for production operations and with analyzing and justifying capital requirements.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Education/Experience:

• BS degree in Engineering strongly preferred with 1-2 years of co-op experience in a manufacturing setting, or a HS diploma plus five (5) years of manufacturing experience and two (2) years in a Production Supervisor (or equivalent) role.
• Must possess a strong drive, demonstrating results-driven leadership to achieve desired outcomes and objectives.
• Must possess a desire to receive mentorship and development for future opportunities in manufacturing leadership or process improvement leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations (such as federal and state labor laws, EPA, OSHA and food safety) needed.
• Organization skills and willingness to assume accountability for plant practices required.
• Results driven leadership, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive. environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Ability to build, coach and motivate personnel, while holding employees accountable for result.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic mechanical aptitude required. Position requires hands-on capability to operate all machinery and equipment. Training will be provided.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills such as planning, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling & communicating.
• Continuous improvement oriented.
• Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.
• Experience with SAP ERP a plus

• Language Ability: English fluency required to successfully speak, read, write, and comprehend and give directions in English and communicate with other employees in English as part of regular job duties.
• Math Ability: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables or based on past experience or training.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to learn a computer system and enter information in English into a computer system (RedZone and/or Tulip).
• Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.

At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $80,000 to $90,000. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!

Read more about who we are at:

www.brfoods.com or www.linkedin.com/company/baldwin-richardson-foods