Career Opportunity - Production Supervisor Spanish Req (2Nd Shift)

About Us:

Willamette Valley Pie Company can be described as a 25-year-old startup! All the fun of an entrepreneurial startup with the stability of an established, family owned, company based in the heart of the Willamette Valley of Oregon! In 1999 our founder Gerald Roth started flash freezing berries that had been grown on his multi-generational family farm. Shortly thereafter, Willamette Valley Pie Company was formed. We quickly expanded from fruit processing to pie manufacturing and now a full line of premium, scratch made, all-natural desserts. WVPC is rapidly expanding nationwide as a premium private label and branded pie manufacturer!

Our Company Values & Culture:

- Family First: We make a way for you to be there when it counts. Don’t miss the baseball game, the school play or your anniversary- we all help each other keep priorities straight!

- GRIT: We rest at the end, not in the middle. If you are looking for an easy role, please don’t apply. Everyone here grinds and pushes the limit on what’s possible.

- Growth: Failure happens, own it and grow. We make big decisions and move quickly, sometimes that means we miss. But we always fail forwards and find the way to grow.

- Buy-In: Everyone that’s here, wants to be here. We believe high performers like to be surrounded by other high performers and if they are, they will stick around. So, we built our team that way.

Summary

We are looking for a dynamic Production Supervisor to lead our Swing Shift! This leader will be highly autonomous and drive performance across 2 manufacturing lines within our pie manufacturing facility. This role is perfect for a driven individual who wants to grow into future operations leadership roles as it is highly visible and collaborates with QA, Warehouse and Maintenance. If that wasn't enough to convince you... there's also free pie!!

What You’ll Do:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage production line/department by establishing procedures and adjusting as necessary to meet production schedules, increase efficiencies and meet or exceed budget objectives
• Deploy and rotate personnel in the most effective manner to optimize efficiency and facilitate ergonomics to ensure production schedules are met
• Ensure daily reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required (i.e. departmental reports, attendance/staffing, yields, etc.)
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization (throughput, waste reduction, product quality, ergonomics, etc.) and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (i.e. hold product, accidents, downtime, etc.)
• Lead or participate in the planning and implementation of process improvements, monitor improvement metrics and respond to unfavorable trends
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure a food safe and sanitary environment following all specifications and SQF requirements
• Mentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives, (i.e. wear and ensure others wear appropriate PPE in area where mandatory) helping to maintain a zero accident culture
• Work corroboratively with other departments/shifts ensuring departmental or location goals are met or exceeded
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Lead and coach other leaders on effective use of Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Skills, Requirements and Minimum Education Level

• Billingual Spanish Required
• 2+ years of production/team leader experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in bakery or frozen food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and production processes.
• Associate's Degree desirable. Experience may be substituted for education (based on qualifications).
• Entrepreneurial/Start-Up Mentality – be pressure tested and able to thrive in environments of uncertainty and pressure.
• You are fascinated by problems and are relentless in the pursuit of solving them.
• You are deadline-oriented with ability to organize assignments, set priorities, and carry out plans.
• Competent computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications

Direct Reports

15 - 30 Production team members

Benefits

We pride ourselves in providing an employee-friendly work environment that includes:

• A competitive annual salary
• Yearly Bonus
• Employer supported medical plan for employees and their dependents.
• 401K retirement savings plan.
• 15 PTO days.
• 6 Company paid holidays.
• Business casual atmosphere.

Work Environment

This is a food production environment, there are a lot of moving parts and conveyors. Must be able to maneuver through and over obstacles daily. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Maintain a business professional appearance during external meetings.

Physical Demands

Must maintain a valid US-state based driver’s license.

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

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Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year