Cérélia, is a global food company, with small-town roots. We proudly serve chilled dough and pancake products across Europe, Asia, and North America. Being a leading producer with cutting edge production capabilities, we offer a large range of products: rolled dough, pizza dough, pastries, cookies, crêpes, and pancakes. We have launched an organic line, and also offer gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan products. Cérélia’s products are commercialized under its clients’ brands, both retailers and industrial companies, as well as under its own brands: English Bay Bakery, Croustipate, Jan, Pop! Bakery and Crêapan in particular. While we continue to grow and expand, our history of trade partnership, production excellence, well-founded innovation and sustainable development is deeply rooted in more than 40 years of industry know-how. Cerelia currently operates 11 production plants globally with ~1400+ employees throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. Products are sold in 22 countries with current sales of ~$400 million Euros ($600 million CDN). About the Opportunity  We are looking for a Production Supervisor to drive operational performance of individuals, build key relationships on the team, ensure compliance for food safety and quality, plant personnel safety and a create an environment for continuous improvement.  This role will report directly to our Operations Manager and will work out of our brand-new state of the art manufacturing facility in Columbus (Whitehall) Ohio.  Responsibilities  Primary Responsibilities  + Tracks key performance indicators (KPI’s) of the production team’s performance including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor hours, and ensure expectations are met or exceeded.  + Responsible for monitoring the total production process including continual monitoring of the total product flow, equipment, process methodology, mechanical repair work orders, on-the-job training of employees, writing and developing standard operating procedures (SOP), product quality, product yields and safety excellence.  + Ability to look at the production floor with a 48-hour mindset, ensuring the next production day is set for successful.  + Knows and understands all equipment in the plant from staging, consuming, and processing materials and final assembly.  + Complete understanding of product and process specifications: Able to identify, execute and communicate all aspects.  + Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, and observing control points, labor, and equipment.  + Continuously improve operations to maximize profit and minimize cost.  + Works effectively with the maintenance team to minimize production downtime and ensure preventative maintenance is performed on schedule.  + Investigates and resolves production deviations and issues using six sigma tools.  + Assists in production or other duties as assigned when needed.  Team Building & Supervision  + Ensures plant personnel are following standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and working in a safe, efficient, and effective manner while striving to achieve quality level production to exceed our customers' needs.  + Leads production teams to achieve required safety, quality, productivity targets for production, sanitation, and logistics.  + Builds a strong team by communicating performance expectations; monitoring and appraising performance; providing support, coaching, training, and enforcing standard policies and procedures to plant personnel.  + Investigates associate’s complaints and concerns and documents findings and communicates them to the Production Manager and HR Manager.   + Provides coaching, counseling, and disciplining to direct reports.  + Leads team meetings and cross functional workshops.  + Be involved in the hiring and training of new employees, refer employees for promotions.  + Identify training opportunities and needs within the production team and discuss needs with production manager and HR to develop training plan.  + May cover department in Production Manager’s absence.  Quality Assurance  + Ensures adherence to GMP compliance and safety standards and provide the necessary training and communicate changes on each initiative.  + Supervises the daily shift operations of the Department to ensure production standards, quality parameters, safety procedures, and department business plan goals are met.  + Ensures the plant meets all government, customer and third-party audit requirements and implement corrective actions according to the audit results.  + Isolates any product which will not meet the established quality standards or may cause a food safety hazard. Notify the quality assurance department of any such occurrence and document appropriately.  + Follows established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.  Health & Safety  + Conducts regular inspections to ensure machinery and equipment is well maintained and running safely according to specifications.  + Performs all work in accordance with company standards and established safety procedures.  + Follows company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.  Requirements  Education and/or Experience:  + Must have a B.S/B.A. in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education or minimum of 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.   + Must understand FDA and OSHA regulations.    + Must have experience evaluating work processes and systems for efficiencies and operational flow.    + Knowledge and implementation of lean manufacturing principles is preferred, but not required.  + Knowledge and familiarity with automated manufacturing process/packaging technology, GMP and industry standards  + Preferred dough experience but not required.  Other Skills and Abilities  + A results-oriented individual with excellent time management, problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to do multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results within specified time frames  + Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and make judgments, and a sense of urgency.  + A decisive leader with strong interpersonal skills and is adept at leading, learning, and motivating.  + Excellent computer skills in MS Word and Excel.  + Ability to evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback and assistance for improvement.   + Must have familiarity with operation layouts and automation improvements, budgeting and cost improvements.   + Must be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial spirited, fast-paced and changing workplace environment with a desire to make a strong impact on the business.  + Must have the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.  Powered by JazzHR