Production Supervisor - NIGHT Shift
Freshpet Inc Bethlehem
Who We Are
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.
We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do.We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!
What You Will Do
As a Production Supervisor, you will monitor our production operations and ensure that they deliver maximum quality in a profitable manner. Your duties will include monitoring employees٫ organizing workflows and analyzing the efficiency of manufacturing processes.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Responsible for the leadership and safety of production team members
- Facilitate the daily/weekly production of all products ensuring all are produced efficiently, timely and in accordance with Freshpet quality standards
- Manages and directs daily production goals in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner and all industry and regulatory standards are being met
- Review production records for accuracy and ensure all records are maintained properly
- Ensure the sanitation, housekeeping and overall cleanliness of the facility is in compliance with quality standards
- Responsible for OSHA and environmental regulation compliance for Operations as well as factory GMPs, food safety and sanitation
- Analyzing labor efficiencies and labor allocations to meet demand; scheduling vacations/time off; managing overtime hours; managing time keeping system
- Develop and motivate direct reports to improve the efficiency of their current duties and have clearly identified goals
- Conduct/document regular communication, production, and safety meetings to keep team members informed; encourage team member feedback/ideas
- Address team member issues and deliver corrective action to include behavior, safety, quality, GMP, sanitation, work standards and time infractions. Partner with HR department for direction and guidance, as necessary
- Lead/Assist in team member orientation and training
- Maintain current thorough knowledge of the factory and its systems
- Must participate as an active team player and motivated individual
- Continuous improvement processes and work conditions
- Perform other duties as required
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; preferable in a food manufacturing facility
- Strong analytical, written/verbal communications, interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across all levels of the organization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; especially excel
- Knowledge of time and attendance systems
- Familiarity with Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Techniques
- Experience implementing SQF programs preferred
- Strong understanding of the sanitation process in a food manufacturing facility
What We Offer
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:
At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimers
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet.
No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
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