Team Leader, Plant Operations - Ashland

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

This position is 3rd shift 11p-7a– Sunday through Thursday

Under the direction of the Manager, supervise a line or multiple lines, including the direct supervision of hourly employees, to produce the required volume of products within company standards of quality, cost and safe work procedures.  Ensure that employees have all the resources and tools to carry out their job functions safely and efficiently. 

Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring, editing, and approving hourly employee timecards and set work schedules. Responsibilities will also include establishing weekly staffing for multiple shifts, overseeing and implementing employee training across multiple shifts, ensuring employee periodic reviews are completed on schedule, and developing employee learning documentation. Supervisor will also be responsible for working with managers, other supervisors, and personnel from other departments to promote a team environment to achieve goals across all shifts. This individual is expected to be a dependable self-starter who has the follow-up skills to produce extraordinary results with integrity while displaying a positive can-do attitude. Supervisor will work in conjunction with Production Coordinator and Processing Tech to ensure positive results on given shift. Duties will also include Weekly Shift Startup support and occasional special projects.

What you will do…

20% - Coordinates the daily activities of operations personnel to effectively manage the flow of production. This includes working toward the pursuit of departmental, plant, and company goals for safety, quality, and cost utilizing lean manufacturing skills. Establishing employee work schedules, weekly scheduling, and employee timecard corrections.

20% - Model company policies and consistently apply to all employees.  Coach and discipline employees where appropriate

15% - Analyze cost indicators and make appropriate adjustments to improve 10% - Leads/Participates in team initiatives directed towards achieving operational safety objectives.  Monitor accident trends, complete incident reports, and manage transitional work

10% - Consistently inspect and monitor work areas for compliance with food safety regulations and make decisions on disposition of questionable product 5% - Ensure proper and accurate reporting on all production and inventory measures

5% - Coordinate on-the-job training and evaluate skill level achieved for new hires and job transfers. Work with other Front-Line Leaders to ensure employee training is on track. Ensure employees’ probationary reviews are completed in a timely manner.

5% - Train employees in Quality and Safety regulations and ensure compliance with same

5% - Promote teamwork and recognize exceptional performance where appropriate

5% - Manages the operations improvement process by using facilitation and coaching skills.

• Balance production needs with needs of employees
• Promote positive employee relations
• Recommend and administer appropriate disciplinary action up to and including job terminations
• Monitor, advise and manage various production issues including equipment, ingredients, packaging, allergens and crewing needs
• Ability to evaluate daily operations problems in a commonsense manner and make quick decisions that support departmental, plant, and company objectives.
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