Production Night Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Glanbia 

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

The Opportunity 

Responsible for overseeing and supervising the preparation, production, packaging and shipment of blended materials. Collaborates with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Planning and Purchasing to ensure orders are manufactured on time and in a safe and efficient manner. He or she will support in Sanitation Supervision and must be knowledgeable in HACCP, pest control, cleaning, sanitation, and housekeeping practices. This permanent position will report to the Manufacturing Operations Manager.

• Responsibilities include the preparation, blending, inspection and packaging of materials according to customer’s specifications and company standards and policies.
• Promote a behavior based safety culture with a goal of creating a zero risk workplace
• Responsible for promoting continuous improvement while utilizing our GPS process and principles to drive a zero loss environment
• Responsible for proper document, label and packaging controls from reweighs through packaging
• Minimize product loss and packaging material waste
• Support with and maintain programs designed towards motivating employees
• Conduct daily pre-shift communication meetings with all Manufacturing Technicians.
• Assign correct personnel to process orders in the Blending, Inspection, Re-packaging and Warehouse areas.
• Conduct quality inspections throughout the day to ensure that the product being processed is free of foreign material and is within specifications expected from our vendors.
• Ensure that our manufacturing cells and processing equipment are properly cleaned and properly utilized at all times and according to cGMP standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that all processing equipment (including labels, ties, plastic bags, scoops and boxes etc) needed for that particular product (cell) is setup and operational before processing begins.
• Responsible for ensuring employees are following all company safety procedures, especially proper lifting techniques, forklift operation, utilization of safety devises and wearing of all personal protective clothing/equipment (protective masks, gloves, goggles, ear protection and coats) while in manufacturing.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Food safety responsibilities include following designated, receiving, storing, shipping, and allergen control procedures.
• Member of the HACCP team and active participate in food safety meetings.
• Foster the Glanbia culture of Living the Values through outstanding service with a “can do” attitude.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direction and supervision to manufacturing staff as they work. Monitoring labor hours verse production, weekly time card approvals, assigning production duties, annual review and identifying the best people for the job
• Maintains, stores and retrieves production records and reports
• Responsible for immediately reporting all work related injuries and equipment failures to manager.
• Cross-train processing personnel to effectively establish flexibility throughout the manufacturing area.
• Coordinate effective onboarding and training for new manufacturing team members
• Monitor employee’s attendance and ensure mandatory breaks are timely.
• Provide direction and supervision to manufacturing staff. Includes weekly time card approval, assigning production duties, annual review and identifying the best people for the job.
• Possess the ability to read and understand the information on our (DQS) computer system.
• Familiarity with computers to the point of being able to navigate through the computer system.
• Council, coach and or discipline personnel as needed
• Hire, train, evaluate, resolve personnel grievances and discharge staff in coordination with human resource

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Promote accident free work environment
• Lower turnover rates
• Complete assigned work schedule
• Efficient utilization of human capital
• Maintain quality standard

The Skills you will bring to the team 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College degree highly preferred, especially in a technical discipline
• Previous manufacturing supervisory experience (not required in lieu of college degree)
• Previous leading and training employees (not required in lieu of college degree)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Must have the health and well-being of the company and safety of its employees as a top priority.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while remaining productive at all times
• Experience as Sanitation Supervisor a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while remaining productive at all times
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Independent, proactive, detail oriented, dependable, organized and able to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to stay positive and calm in difficult and/or trying circumstances.
• Must be results focused and oriented toward accomplishment of team goals
• Strong mechanical aptitude proven by past experience.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and possess team-based problem solving skills.
• Proven ability choosing appropriate course of action while considering related costs and benefits
• Ability to handle multiple, rapidly changing and conflicting priorities
• Must have demonstrably strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), to include speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends when needed
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel with the utmost professionalism
• Working knowledge of all aspects of production including documentation, weigh up and DQS system.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Ability to work with amino acids, vitamins and fine chemicals in powder and liquid form
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! 

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in Carlsbad, CA. Night Shift (Sunday- Thursday, 8 PM - 4:30 PM)

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.  Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in IL. This range may not be applicable to other locations. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.  The annual salary for IL based employees for this role is $80K-90K with an annual bonus.

What we would like to offer you! 

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K. 

About Glanbia 

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.