Supervisor - Production (1st Shift) - Europastry USA, Inc.

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Do you want to join a growing company with a proven track record for success and growth?  Europastry is a family business founded in Barcelona in 1987 by Pere Galles with locations worldwide! The bakery business is our passion and this is your opportunity to be a member of our team.

We are searching for a motivated & experienced Production Supervisor. 

The Production Supervisor coordinates and supervises activities of workers that assemble dough products to mass produce bread and sheeted items by performing the following duties.

 JOB SUMMARY & DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Studies the production schedule and prepares a plan for each line for labor and machining.
• Supervises workers engaged in molding, shaping and manipulating dough into specific shapes or sizes.
• Rotates workers at different intervals to maintain uniformity to workers.
• Assigns tasks according to work schedules and assigns breaks and lunch periods.
• Must be able to meet or surpass the set quota for all high labor bread items as set by the company.
• Must know all emergency stops on all lines.
• Records freezer temperatures at different intervals in conformance to specifications.
• Removes samples at different intervals for quality control inspection.
• Visually inspects product for open seams and places downward in preparation for entry into freezer.
• Identifies any inconsistencies and addresses them with the line operator to fix the problem.
• Suggests changes in the production schedule to increase the production throughput.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Trains and leads new employees on the production line according to company specifications.
• Identify ways to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
•  Alerts Production Shift Manager of complications and situations that may arise.
• Maintains time and production records and daily activity reports..
• Reports on downtime and scrap accumulation and ensures the correct disposition of scrap.
• Must be familiar with the end of run marker procedure and be able to coordinate the change of product markers along with the paperwork.
• Ensures machines are adjusted as needed for production.
• Assists machine operators in replacing metal plates as job changes occur.
• Fills automatic dispensers with ingredients or spices to ensure the even distribution of ingredients as product moves along line.
• Must be able to separate product and place in line formation.
• Identify and reports any machine malfunctions.
• Lead, mentor and supervise others to generate expected results.
• Reviews safety issues with Shift Assistant Manager and Director of Manufacturing.
• Interfaces with Quality Control to maintain product quality standards.
• Reviews and interprets established production KPI’s (Key performance indicators) with the Production Superintendent and Director of Manufacturing in relation to any scrap and waste for each individual line.   
• Writes analyses and reviews of employees they supervise.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

Minimum of High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3-5 years Supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.  Food Manufacturing experience a plus.  Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.  He/she must be able to identify and analyze constraint processes and implement solutions.  Must be bi-lingual.

What can Europastry offer to you?

• Competitive compensation package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & ADD, STD, LTD, 401K, FSA, and Paid Time Off
• Ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement
• Exciting fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Free Employee Bread Program
• Earned Wage Access Benefit