Job Description:
For nearly 20 years, we have been a leader in the production of lettuces and specialty vegetables. Our world-class products are 100% US grown using the highest industry standards to exceed your expectations for freshness and quality.
We are now seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team In Watsonville, CA and Yuma, AZ.
As the Production Supervisor you will provide leadership and supervision to a team of production employees (inspectors, cutters, sorter, machine operators, forklift drivers) to ensure production orders are met, compliance with food safety and human safety regulations, and proper job assignments in accordance with company policies.
Travel Required.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- 3-5 years experience working in a production environment
- Experience working in fresh produce packaging and production
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
- Proven leadership skills
- Computer skills – Microsoft office
- Good verbal/ written communication skills
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Oversee the production/packing area, warehouse floor and render assistance as necessary to ensure that orders are filled to company standards and work order sheets and pick lists are accurate and complete
- Help other personnel when appropriate – with a task that needs two or with instructional information or with location problems (if you know a product’s location.) Support the rest of the team to accomplish department objectives in customer service, accuracy, and productivity
- Supervise assigned area ensuring that the processing lines, bagging machines and personnel are performing duties and are working in the most efficient manner possible
- Evaluate raw product with assistance from QA department for the appropriate number of inspectors required and check that the proper rotation of product is being followed
- Ensure that employees in assign work area are following company policies and procedure and issue citations to employees as needed
- Conduct new hire trainings, monthly safety tailgate meetings, work area inspections and GMP/ food safety training as required by QA department
- Complete necessary paperwork and data entry for product tracing and financial service department
