Supervisor, Production - Nights
Van Drunen Farms

Job Info

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The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

WHAT'S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE!

As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family-oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Production Supervisor takes responsibility for supervising the entire facility at night; the Night Supervisor will either make decisions on their own or have the judgment to call the appropriate support personnel if needed. In addition to supervising the facility, the Supervisor works hand-in-hand with the Production Manager, Inventory Control Specialist, Maintenance and the broader team, as appropriate, to keep the departments running efficiently. This position requires organizational and detail skills, a problem-solving approach, and a firm grasp of the production process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all operations at the facility, ensuring that all production goals are being met.
  
• Manage operations to maximize the capacity and decrease down-time.
  
• Continually monitor procedures to ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are being followed.
  
• Serve as the primary Safety Contact for the night shift. Ensure a safe working environment by conducting regular safety inspections, addressing potential hazards, and promoting a safety-first mindset among employees.
  
• Continually monitor procedures to ensure that all safety procedures are followed and look for new hazards as operations change or temporary measures are taken with equipment. Report any safety issues to the Safety Coordinator or Production Manager.
  
• Coordinate with Quality to ensure that all sanitation and follow-up activities are performed correctly.
  
• Proactively identify and resolve production-related issues, escalating them to the appropriate departments when necessary.
  
• Continually monitor that all HAACP and GMP's are being followed. Report any quality issues the Quality personnel or Production Manager.
  
• Report any maintenance issues either to the Night Maintenance Tech or to the Maintenance Manager and assist on coordinating maintenance and repair activities.
  
• Work to ensure that all production related paperwork is being filled out correctly. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including production reports, incident reports, and employee records.
  
• Lead and conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and foster a positive and productive work environment.
  
• Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employees' skills and knowledge.
  
• Implement and enforce employee performance and behavior standards to maintain a high level of professionalism and adherence to company policies, values, and expectations.
  
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  
  • Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the shift employees.
    
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws including approving vacation time and filling out transaction forms.
    
  • Assist in Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
    

JOB EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, food manufacturing preferred

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bi-lingual preferred but not mandatory (English and Spanish).
  
• Must have manufacturing experience, food manufacturing a plus.
  
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
  
• Must be a problem-solver who uses good judgement and continuous improvement principles.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook
  

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 4-year degree preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Standing, walking, using hands and arms to feel and reach.
  
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and ramps.
  
• Ability to climb ladders.
  
• Regularly or routinely lifting or handling boxes/bags/equipment up to 50 lbs.
  
• Routinely bending, stooping, and kneeling.
  
• Regularly pushing or pulling sizeable equipment from a standing position.
  
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
• Use of personal protective equipment including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work in a dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor work environment depending on the assigned work area.
  
• Primarily works in a production environment with minimal administrative duties.
  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV's, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

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