Production Supervisor 3rd Shift - Rise Baking Company

A SWEET Place to work!

Our facility in Bonner Springs, KS is one of the largest muffin producers in the country, producing close to 800,000 muffins per day! No matter how our business grows, one thing remains the same: a deep commitment to customer care, exceptional technical expertise and rigorous standards of excellence. Our promise is to deliver fresh ideas and superior formulations that help our customers create a one-of-a-kind experience.

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• Performance bonus potential
• 401k plan with company match

Job Purpose

Manage shift operation of facility, including production and packaging of finished goods, personnel, labor cost control, waste control, and food safety.

Essential Functions

• Execute production schedule to meet customer orders and ensure quality and food safety standards are maintained
• Establish employee schedule and coordinate work of production associates to achieve plant goals/metrics
• Continually train, coach, and supervise new and existing employees
• Utilize performance measurement systems to provide feedback to direct reports in areas of productivity, cost, quality, food safety, and employee safety
• Hold employees accountable for attendance, job expectations, GMPs, productivity metrics, and SOP compliance
• Operate within the Production labor budget; report on direct labor, production efficiencies, quality, and safety
• Manage equipment downtime according to issue, saving as much product as possible
• Participate in pre-operation audits and ensure deficiencies noted during the audit are addressed
• Maintain safe working conditions
• Work with Human Resources regarding personnel and performance issues
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent work experience
• 2–5 years of leadership experience in production, preferably in the food industry, or manufacturing experience required
• BRC, SQF, or AIB certification knowledge desired
• Strong computer skills including experience with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed with the ability to work without close supervision

Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values)

• People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient
• Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety
• Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes
• Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company
• Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors
• Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilities

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