Production Supervisor

Organically Grown Company (OGC), the Northwest's largest independent distributor of fresh, organic produce, is hiring a Production Supervisor.If you have experience leading produce production lines ranging from berries to potatoes, we want to meet you! Production Supervisors are recognized and appreciated by our customers, coworkers, and community for their role in the organic food supply chain, and we want you to be part of our team!
Why Work for OGC?
As a Production Supervisor you play the crucial role of promoting and maintaining a healthy, safe, and productive work environment. Your ability to coach, develop, and set goals for the department all contribute to the success of our company & produce trade.
Join our team to earn:

• Paid Holidays
• $60K - $68K annual salary
• 4x10 schedule
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits for you and your family after 30 days of employment
• Free medical insurance option for coworkers!
• Paid time off
• Annual profit share
• 401(k) with employer match
• Discount on organic produce
• And more!

Here's what you'll do:

• Perform all supervisory responsibilities, including scheduling, assigning work, hiring, training and development, and addressing/documenting performance or disciplinary issues
  
  • Coach, develop and set goals for team members in alignment with OGC's Values
  • Maintain adequate staffing levels to meet seasonal needs while minimizing over time
  • Ensure that all staff receive necessary safety training
  • Report all accidents and incidents in accordance with company policies
• Work with the Quality Assurance Manager to develop, implement, and track key metrics for the Production department
• Support Packing Line operations
  
  • Coordinate the sanitation, tote washing, box forming and running of the packing line
  • Direct packing line operations as needed
• Coordinate and direct additional support functions
• Coordinate with third party temporary staffing partners to meet department labor needs
• Ensure proper orientation and training for temporary associates
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement (CI) process as requested to resolve problems and improve product and service quality
• Develop and maintain SOPs for the Production department
• Complete weekly and ad hoc reporting on department metrics
• Work with the Quality Assurance Manager to develop, implement, and track key metrics for the Production department
• Oversee, monitor, support and contribute to the flow of work going into the Production department
• Ensure that all operations are complying with Company policy, state and federal regulations regarding workplace safety, food safety, transportation safety and employment laws, and that all practices are administered in a fair and equitable manner

Qualified candidates will have:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience in Quality Control, Inventory Maintenance, Warehousing, or Materials Management
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience required, or overall equivalent experience.
• Must have an understanding of the product line, post-harvest handling, quality, grading, shrink, food safety and organic certification.
• Experience using enterprise resource planning software and warehouse management systems and the ability to train others on the OGC's computer software programs
• Ability to operate computers efficiently; knowledge of basic programs including Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of USDA training and standards
• Ability to facilitate USDA inspection processes and standards
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, rider jacks, etc.
• Knowledge of safe warehouse operating practices and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

It's extra awesome if you bring:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Previous experience working in produce industry or organic food industry
• Familiarity supporting wholesale distribution companies and warehouse environments

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular and consistent basis. Must be able to work in a cold and damp environment for extended periods of time. Work environment may include exposure to: dust, ice, dirt, noise, and vibration. In addition, repetitive motion, mainly of the shoulder, back, wrist and hands, may be required in this position. Standing, stooping, bending required. Ability to meet above description of position with or without reasonable accommodation.
OGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Organically Grown Company (OGC), we are not only proud to an Equal Employment Opportunitywe celebrate and thrive on the benefit our diverse workforce brings to our employees, customers, and community. OGC encourages individual differences and makes all employment decision based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national origin, gender identity, LGBT/ sexual orientation, veteran's status, physical, mental or sensory disability, age, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status or any other applicable characteristics that makes you YOU! OGC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.