Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets.

With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam.

Our core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts and candied fruit.

The most recent acquisition of Kerry Sweet complements our existing categories with the addition of sweet particulates, chocolate confections, inclusions, variegates and frozen fruit purees.

Through its 8 key brands (IRCA, Dobla®, in2food, Via Degli Orsini, JoyGelato, RaviFruit, Cesarin and Anastasi®) the IRCA Group offers an unparalleled "one-stop shop" approach for delivering quality solutions to all ingredients needs, through a broad range of innovative products.

We offer every day and seasonal solutions to 3 macro channels: Gourmet, Food Manufacturing and Consumer Product (Retail). “Extraordinary made simple” We are currently seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor for our plant operations.

We are seeking a person whose leadership drives results, while building trust and collaboration with all departments.

Responsibilities:

Safety

Ensure consistent enforcement of Safety policies including PPE use

Communicate safety awareness as primary to all employees; maintain safe working conditions; propose ideas to improve the safety within the plant

Responsible for appropriate safety trainings and safety communications to employees

Ensure timely (24hrs) incident reports are filled out with details of incidents to aid in quicker resolution of the issues

Involvement in Safety walk-through audits to ensure appropriate operator participation and ensure appropriate follow-up is taken on findings

Actively supports their employees participation in safety programs and teams and makes all necessary resources available to support those efforts on a routine basis

Quality

Ensure the close adherence to the production schedule in compliance with our quality standards

Ensure consistent communication and enforcement of company Quality policies, GMP compliance, and all Food Safety regulatory standards

Ensure timely communications with QC in order to have timely support to help address and problems or changes that could require a control or validation (i.e. Swabbing, checking product vs. standards, etc.)

Maintain a high level of sanitation and housekeeping at all times

Ensure that all processing equipment is properly sanitized and CIP'D before manufacturing starts

Product protection/food safety - always be alert to any potential sources of product contamination.

Ensure appropriate follow-up, review and development of corrective actions following any Quality Hold & Foreign Material reports

Participation & involvement in monthly self audits & implementation of assigned corrective Actions arising from internal and external audits

Process Management

Ensure close adherence to the daily schedule through close management; monitoring the on-line percentage, pounds per on-line hour, and using adequate/budgeted staffing/headcount, to ensure a high plant service level

Ensure shop floor presence at all times possible to ensure issues that arise with the lines are addressed in a timely manner

Ensure the organization, housekeeping, zoning, and GMP’s of the mixing/batching/packaging lines are maintained at all times

Apply technical understanding of the packaging lines and their operation, in order to aid maintenance and operators identify root causes and quicker troubleshooting of the issues as they arise

Ability to time manage all daily activities to ensure adequate shop floor presence is balanced with administrative duties and any meeting requirements

Daily awareness of any products on HOLD and the coordination of the rework process to ensure timely disposition of products on HOLD

Understand the technical aspect of CIP (Clean in Place) systems, to be able to be the “go to” person for operators when they have issues with CIP performance

Develop a good understanding of the entire process from raw materials reception to finished goods for an excellent decision making process regarding scheduling. Specific attention needs to be paid in anticipation for the next 24 hours

Maximize online times for all lines with a target of 80% ie 20 hours production per day with 4 hr change over time. Focus on fast and efficient turnarounds.

People Management

Recruit new employees; determine temporary labor needs; staff positions according to the schedule; ensuring a proper organization during the shift by creating a defined and respected break relief schedule

Ensure appropriate labor deployment on the shop floor and ensure that all relevant HR policies are been followed. Ensure appropriate and timely follow up with HR for any violations of HR policies

Utilize shop floor time to spend with operators to have a detailed understanding of their strengths, weaknesses and any training/education opportunities and build an action plan to improve the areas of opportunity

Train employees in new machines/equipment and SOP’s and ensure training effectiveness in application of job skills

Evaluate employees through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback method

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve performance based on the key performance indicators

Operational efficiency measuring uptime performance. To achieve world class uptime, constantly determine sources of unnecessary downtimes in changeover, breakdown, quality procedures and organization

Monitor shift performance, coach team on that basis, constantly seek ways to improve through observations, data gathering, problem solving working groups and initiation of appropriate actions

Develop a proactive mindset within the shift to ensure that problems are addressed without unnecessary delay. Liaise with the manufacturing team and provide them with relevant data and analysis to identify key issues and help in identifying solutions

Effectively contribute to problem resolution by participating in and/or leading PSG efforts

Swiftly communicate within the department with other shifts, maintenance, engineering, and plant manager about conditions which require attention or decisions

Environmental Responsibilities

Oversee the efficient implementation of quality standards, programs and processes to improve operational efficiencies and reduce/eliminate production waste and HOLD product

Support environmental programs established within the organization to include initiating power conservation techniques by turning off lights, manufacturing equipment, and computers when not in use

Ensure that operators are effectively scraping equipment down and throwing away oil based product, prior to wash downs to reduce liquid waste emission to city sewer system

Proactively look for ways to reduce negative impacts on the environment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and or equivalent work experience required

5-7 years supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment required, food manufacturing preferred

English language proficiency

Lean manufacturing experience preferred

Track record of problem solving

Strong organizational skills and autonomy

Leadership and outstanding communication skills

Computer literacy required

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints

Ability to operate in a team environment

Ability to adapt in a changing work environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely lift 50 lbs

Ability to work up to a 12 hour shift

Ability to bend and reach files and cabinets where records are stored

Office environment repetitive motion through computer use is required

Manufacturing environment operating in areas where high noise, machinery and chemicals are present

Permanent Full-Time

Why Join Us: Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program