Night Shift Bake/Pack Area Production Supervisor

Company: Dessert Holdings
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Atlanta Cheesecake Company LLC is a leader in the dessert industry producing innovative, eye-appealing, mouth-watering products of the highest quality for the best possible price. Our focus is gourmet products for the consumer. POSITION SUMMARY The Production Supervisor reports to the Night Shift Production Manager and is directly responsible for the day-to-day production and processing operations. This supervisor has direct supervision responsibility of area leads - providing direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments. This person will be responsible for achieving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and motivational objectives (SQDCM) through both individual and team contributions and collaboration with fellow team members. In addition, this person will continuously monitor line performance, quality, costs and safety to ensure that they are within standard, and initiate corrective and preventive actions when standards are not met. The Production Supervisor contributes to on-going Continuous improvement (CI) initiatives and is a key member of the overall Production Team. REPORTING TO: Plant Manager SHIFT: Night / 2nd DAYS: 4 nights, Monday through Thursday HOURS: 5:15 pm - 6:15 am CLASSIFICATION: Exempt KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Operation of Production Lines

• Provide leadership to direct reports who supervise apx. 65 production employees, and shared supervision to an additional 9 employees (housekeeping). Direct partnership to an additional production supervisor
• Manage work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment.
• Develop and apply Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing (LM) tools to continuously understand problems and improve performance
• Proactively develop cross functional and shift-to-shift collaborative relationships to transfer knowledge and drive performance improvement Leadership, Supervision and Individual & Team Development
  • Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, feedback and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills
  • Achieve manufacturing objectives by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies and procedures.
  • Develop individual and team capability using skill assessment, coaching, training, developing personal growth opportunities and performance management tools
  • Offer shift/department cross functional leadership to other platforms Compliance with Regulatory, Company and Industry Best Practice Operating and Safety Requirements:
    • Satisfy Food safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment and resources; maintaining compliance with established SQF and GMP policies and procedures.
    • Monitor & Maintain Employee, Equipment and Facility compliance with OSHA Regulatory and Company requirements for Occupational Safety. Budgeting and Management of Line/Department Resources & Expenses
      • Effectively manage Line/Department Operating and Labor Expenses JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:
        • Professional Contacts/Relationships Within & Outside Dessert Holdings - Inside ACC: Interact with immediate team & production employees, supervisors & staff. Outside ACC: Interact with vendors & contractors.
        • Physical Requirements - Move objects of up to 50 lbs.; Position self to designated working area; Operate standard office equipment; Communicate effectively with fellow employees & clients; Assess daily tasks & achieve them in a timely manner
        • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite-Excel, Word, power-point a must. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
          • 3+ years in management role
          • 3 + years in food manufacturing facility
          • Shift flexibility including extended hours, weekends and holidays when required
          • Experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives and tools
          • Strong Oral & Written Communication skills
          • Ability to facilitate team meetings and training
          • Proven Leadership and Interpersonal skills
          • Ability to work with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds and with varying education and expertise levels
          • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and basic mathematical skills.
          • Effective planning, organizing and priority setting skills. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
            • Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish or Creole)
            • Project Management/Continuous Improvement experience
            • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial management, business management COMPENSATION: We offer the chance to work for a stable and growing company where your contributions and efforts are rewarded. Specifically:
              • Competitive salary, depending on educational background, skills and experience level.
              • Aetna/Cigna health insurance plans, inclusive to additional supplemental benefit plans
              • Life and disability insurance.
              • 401(k) plan after 1yr. of service
              • PTO, and 8 Company Observed holidays ACC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and retaining a diverse work force and providing a safe and healthy work environment HPAPP

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