Operations Supervisor (Monday - Friday; Swing Shift)

The Role:

The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for leading/supervising the operation of food production activities for their shift under the management of the department manager. The supervisor will supervise and lead day-to-day activity including monitoring of all processes, cleaning activities (clean-in-place, steam-in-place), media prep, reactor preparation and maximizing productivity. This person will be responsible for education and training of the associates for all tasks and certifications required.  The individual will be leading a team, promoting a safe workplace, driving employee satisfaction and morale and driving a culture of teamwork.   Additional responsibility includes data collection and processing troubleshooting.  Work at Meati Foods is fast paced and provides an exceptional amount of hands-on experience, responsibilities, and exposure. 

Responsibilities:

• Effective communication and implementation of process changes, safety standards, and “state of the art” hygiene and sanitation practices. 

• Supervision of the process & team to meet daily/weekly/annual production goals, output and objectives meeting pre-defined quality criteria, people safety and regulatory compliance requirements 

• Provide individual and team training, leadership coaching, motivation of associates 

• Key Point of contact and resource for shift information/documentation, people safety, production updates, production strategy, updating/optimizing SOPs, and implementing best practices 

• Knowledge of production equipment such as vessels and CIP Sanitation and Steam Sanitation (SIP) equipment. 

• Possess the mechanical and technical skills to accomplish the required machine operation, as well as able to troubleshoot when necessary. 

• Ensure team is able to assemble and break down appropriate hoses and parts configuration depending on the process. 

• Ensure team correctly, accurately, and safely handle and measure chemicals and cleaning aids for CIP/SIPs. 

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and hygienic workspace with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. 

• Accurate documentation of process information/parameters 

• Maintain all quality standards and safety procedures. 

• Follow SOP’s to safely handle chemicals and hoses/vessels under pressure while wearing PPE 

• Motivate, train and teach associates regarding equipment operations, process controls, specifications, documentation etc. 

• Strong champion and advocate of people safety, training and quality parameters 

• Develop a culture of associate satisfaction and retention 

• Participates in hiring, staff training and development and the supervision of the production staff 

• Reviews and analyzes production work processes and implements corrective action for operational improvements 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or four years or more experience in a related education/experience 

• Experience working in food manufacturing and/or brewing (preferred), or industries such as dairy, pharmaceutical, or chemical 

• Strong communication skills (written and oral) 

• Strong teamwork, coaching and leadership skills 

• Demonstrated ability and experience leading a production team 

• Strong computer skills 

• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and ability to multi-task 

• Demonstrate responsible and well-informed decision making 

• 3 -5 years industrial supervisory experience preferred 

• Demonstrate responsible and well-informed decision making 

• Entrepreneurial spirt and drive needed to work effectively at a high growth company 

• Ability to multi-task with a keen attention to details 

Physical requirements:

Must have the endurance to frequently lift and move 10-50 pounds, stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, do-a-barrel-roll, bend, talk, hear, see, and operate controls in operational and administrative situations. 

Schedule: Supervisor a large team that works Monday - Friday from  2pm - 10:30pm; Will have some supervisory oversight on a smaller team that works 10pm - 6:30am; Schedule will be flexible based on business need.

Compensation: 

The starting salary for this role is $67,000-85,000 annually.  This is one aspect of our total compensation package. In addition to the salary, this position is eligible for a potential annual bonus and equity! Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.