Production Supervisor

WAWONA FROZEN FOODS

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The role of a production supervisor with Wawona Frozen Foods is to oversee the operations for all activity in designated departments. The Supervisor will ensure that their assigned department(s) are operating in a manner that is cost efficient and process effective while maintaining the highest level of quality available and complying by all company procedures, and local and federal regulations. This position will oversee all aspects of the department and will require you to work in collaboration with the department manager to drive improvements.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Follow all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Drive's organizations initiatives and is an active member and leader for continuous improvement projects that include: Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost Reduction, Employee Development, and Customer Satisfaction.
• Performs work in accordance with all quality systems requirements included in SQF 8 including Food Safety, Food Defense, HACCP, and GMP's as well as meets all company corporate requirements related to quality and food safety programs.
• Regularly reviews shift performance with department manager and communicates to employees.
• Provides feedback to employees. Together with the department manager, sets expectations and holds team accountable.
• Collaborates with employees, including operators and/or batchers to ensure production lines are operating optimally and starting and stopping on time.
• Ensures employees take breaks and lunches appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Routinely inspects the quality of product being produced and inspects final product to ensure internal and external finished product specifications are being met.
• Ensures all employees are abiding by company policies, safety policies and operational standard operating procedures. This includes ensuring that GMP's and PPEs are worn appropriately.
• Participates as an active member of companies' safety initiatives including as a member of the HazMat team.
• Ensures proper planning and alignment is derived to obtain minimal to no downtime at the beginning of each shift. This includes proper planning for equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Removes employee obstacles that prohibit or impact production efficiencies.
• Ensures that the workplace remains organized and free from safety hazards throughout the shift.
• Ensures that at the end of each shift, the tie-out process is complete, and all issues have been resolved to enable cost accounting, this includes proper labor coding for employees.
• Develops daily schedule for employees.
• Notifies department manager and/or upper management of safety and quality issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4 years' experience working in a manufacturing or similar setting.
• 2 or more years' experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing or similar setting.
• Ability to perform operations using units of weight measurements, quality standards, and quantity measurements.
• Proficient understanding of Safety, Food Safety, SQF, & GMP policies and procedures.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills
• A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
• Self-motivated and self-starter
• Ability to work with various employees and employee levels while building rapport and respect.

LOCATION

• This position will work out of our Cedar or Alluvial location.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA and DCAP Benefit Options
• Generous 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and PTO
• Wawona Wednesday's, End of Season Appreciation Events, T-shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month
• You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact - while being your unique, authentic self at work

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

• We learn together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the training, resources, and tools to be successful. We invest in our people, we learn together, we take the time to train, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people and want each employee to have a long career with Wawona Frozen Foods.
• We focus on building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world-class service. Empowering each team member to make Wawona Frozen Foods better every day, come up with improvements and suggest suggestions, and help us be innovative. We are proud of our history and want to continue to leave a legacy.
• Wawona Frozen Foods promotes a work environment that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth. We roll up our sleeves, we get dirty, we exemplify true grit, and we support each other because we truly care about our people.
• We pride ourselves on having a diverse team matching our diverse product base. We have an inclusive culture where different professional and personal perspectives, ideas, and suggestions are respected and welcomed.
• We pride ourselves on the fast-paced environment that our season creates, and we recognize that if it was not for our people working hard that we would not be as successful.
• We strive to deliver the best fruit products available and to be a valued partner in every one of our customer's successes.
• We take the time to build a relationship with our customers and make sure we are producing and delivering the best products specific to your needs.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise and in cold temperatures.
• Stand and walk, feel, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally requested to sit and talk or hear.
• A fast-paced environment that requires high attention to details and minimal down time.
• Occasional lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as buckets of fruit, boxes, pails, etc. Lifting requirement: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. independently.
• Other duties as assigned requiring repetitive tasks, duties, or assignments such as sorting, packing, stacking, or cutting.
• Work flexible/varying schedules to support the team, customers, and deadlines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to see all colors.
• You will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and vibration. Exposure to cleaning products and agents for the sanitation of equipment and machinery regularly.
• Wear appropriate personal protection equipment and adhere to dress code as outlined for working in a food manufacturing facility.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND/OR VENDORS

Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.