THE POSITION

Title: Operations Supervisor (2nd Shift) – Arway-Long Grove Confections (Buffalo Grove Site)

Reports to: Production Manager - Buffalo Grove Site

Location: 333 Lexington Dr. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

JOB OVERVIEW

The Operations Supervisor provides leadership and direction to production associates in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity; facilitates and executes the production department’s action plans; implements corrective action plans that create long-term solutions to systemic problems; supports operators to ensure the ongoing operation of the facility; performs all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of quality, service, and cost objectives; supports and develops standard operating procedures and requirements under the Arway-Long Grove system.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate daily start up, routine production and changeover processes for assigned lines
• Scheduling of personnel to include training, call-outs, and temporary employees
• Coordinate process, including maintaining records for process
• Collect and verify the accuracy of downtime worksheets
• Update and verify the accuracy of the daily production reports
• Collect, verify, and file the production checklists
• Verify production numbers with the warehouse and pack production numbers
• Implement the production plan for the shift
• Ensure that team is following the current production schedule
• Manage the indirect material inventory levels to ensure that the demands for production are available
• Follow up with the Quality Assurance department on hold situations to facilitate the creation and implementation of new procedures into the daily production routine to prevent future issues
• Manage recovery of any non-conforming product delivered to warehouse, coordinate reworking back into production run (missing codes, incorrect coding, and any defective incidents)
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements to improve processes per the manager’s instructions
• Always manage GMP guidelines
• Participate in projects as assigned
• Ensure compliance with all Arway-Long Grove policies and procedures
• Achieve and/or exceed safety objectives for area of responsibility
• Ensure accuracy of all employee documentation
• Support Plant’s Safety Initiatives and Policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Able to problem-solve, perform root cause analysis and make timely, informed decisions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, lead and build relationships at all levels within the company
• Able to understand and execute cost containment programs and budget
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Self-motivated; has accurate self-insight; builds organizational talent by teaching and coaching; is customer/quality oriented, maintains a positive disposition and is persuasive
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management, prioritization, follow-up and organizational skills

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or other closely related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of progressive manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
• Lean/Sigma/TPM experience preferred

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Appreciates and exemplifies Arway-Long Grove Confections’ family values
• Is self-aware, empathetic, and willing to listen and learn
• Appreciates diversity and actively works to foster a culture of inclusiveness
• Possesses a common-sense approach to business issues—must be proactive and adaptable
• Goal-driven, confident self-starter with a willingness to continually embrace professional development and passion to excel
• Change agent with energy, passion, and enthusiasm
• Communicates and engages with an integrated cross functional team

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will work onsite 5 days per week at our site in Buffalo Grove, IL