Processing Supervisor- Modern Foods

Summary

The Modern Foods (MF) Processing Supervisor is responsible for performing tasks in the UHT area and, MF Processing area. Ensuring the proper pasteurization and sterilization of dairy and non-dairy products, and ensuring that equipment functions properly. This role is critical in maintaining both the food safety and quality of Chobani products. Key duties include verifying proper trending of cleaning (CIP) processes, ensuring State seal presence and integrity, training team members, and troubleshooting issues in collaboration with maintenance. Other responsibilities include accurate documentation, CIP verification and sign off, workplace safety, adherence to SQF and HACCP programs, equipment operation, and troubleshooting. This role demands physical stamina, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of beverage processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Sound understanding of the processing process including an understanding of pasteurization requirements.
• Drive Lean training and implementation of a Lean toolkit to include value stream management, lean diagnosis/strategy & objective setting, Kanban, SMED, team problem solving, Kaizen, etc.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production and processing of goods, batching, filling, and packaging.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goal.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues as they arise.
• Observe work and monitor manufacturing equipment indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
• Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Collaborate with quality team on employee training to ensure food safety and product quality requirements are followed.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations, including Chobani work and safety procedures as well as ergonomics.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Lead shift start-up meetings to ensure information is relayed between shifts.
• Communicate employee performance expectations, provide mentorship, and conduct performance reviews.
• Manage employee attendance information and hours worked in HR systems.
• Participate in planning staffing levels, assist with hiring process, and onboard new employees.
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-4 years of production supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture of products
• Knowledge of employee safety, food safety and quality programs (HAACP, SQF)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style to build an engaged, motivated, and hard-working team
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and ERP systems

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