From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brings a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics.
As a manufacturing supervisor, you will:
- Supervise green coffee operations and logistics, production scheduling, inventory control, and material planning and operations.
- Support other manufacturing operations including green bean loading, roasting, and packaging.
- Comply with standards and processes such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality.
- Create and sustain a cohesive, positive and clean work environment.
- Ensure effective and timely communication of company, plant and department information to managers, peers and own work team, including supervisors, leads and partners.
- Ensure partner development and satisfaction. Provide partners with timely performance feedback. Serve as a technical expert and coach for team members. Support partners in presenting ideas for improving the efficiency and productivity of operations.
- Monitor production throughput, volume fluctuations and labor utilization to ensure smooth manufacturing operations. Ensure that partners work in accordance with the production schedule to provide product reliability. Ensure appropriate staffing to meet new business requirements and volume fluctuations. Minimize scrap to control costs.
- Operate within established budgets, forecasts, cost objectives and service levels to control expenses. Support implementation of cost, quality and service improvement initiatives.
- Support all established plant and manufacturing goals and objectives. Apprise manager of team progress and any obstacles.
- Be responsible for the management and/or implementation of food safety, legality and quality programs.
We're proud to invest in you and offer these special incentives to eligible partners (employees):
- Comprehensive health coverage (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- Arizona State University College Achievement Plan: FULL tuition coverage towards bachelor's degree
- Highly competitive 401(k) program with company match at 5%
- Stock equity reward program (annual grants)
- Health savings, vacation savings & health and wellness programs
- Paid vacation (prorated vacation allowance on day one), sick leave and personal days
We'd love to hear from people with:
- Supervision (1 year)
- Planning, Scheduling, Logistics experience (1-3 years)
- Manufacturing or related functions
- Team-building skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to provide technical leadership
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others
- Familiarity with BRC or other food safety management systems (e.g., SQF, AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards
- Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR 117) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 206-318-0660 or via email at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.