Company Description Suterra is seeking a motivated person to join our operations leadership team and continue to accelerate the growth of the world's leading biorational pest control company. Suterra is a global company that creates and produces insect management products that use naturally occurring compounds that are non-toxic, leave no harmful residues on food and do not leach into soil or groundwater.
Job Description Are you an experienced manufacturing leader driven to bring cutting-edge solutions to a rapidly growing industry? As an Area Supervisor at Suterra, you'll drive process control and oversee, support, and coach a dynamic team of individuals, making an impact by producing products that support sustainable agriculture.
This position is based in our Bend, Oregon headquarters and requires onsite presence Monday - Friday 5:00 am-3:30 pm.
The training process for the Area Supervisor role is as follows:
For the first 9-14 months- your focus will be on learning! - You will be taught how to operate all areas of manufacturing so you can better support your team, jump in if needed, and understand expectations.
- Focus on learning all the tools necessary to eventually oversee your assigned area(s) of manufacturing.
- You will gain experience in all aspects of our operation including production area oversight, supply chain logistics, quality control, engineering support projects, and continuous improvement projects.
Pay Structure: - Starting pay is $25.00-$28.00 per hour dependent on experience
- Schedule includes weekly overtime
Upon achieving full sign-off and proficiency in all training areas, you will be promoted to Manufacturing Area Supervisor with a compensation increase. - Be expected to uphold and maintain company standards within your Manufacturing Team. This includes fielding questions, conducting check- ins/difficult conversations, editing timesheets, etc.
- Lead cross-training efforts to improve the overall capability of the team.
- Identify/Support and spearhead process improvements to increase Safety, Quality, and Efficiency.
- Support logistics both internationally and domestically.
- Coordinate with cross-functional groups including Safety, Quality, R&D, Engineering, and Sourcing.
- Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 (ERP) to control all aspects of the operation including inventory control, labor utilization, product costings, and finished goods.
- Tracking performance metrics and mastery for your team on different areas of manufacturing and production, as well as develop proposals to optimize workflows.
Qualifications - Demonstrated experience supervising others.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing setting.
- Prior success managing short and long-term projects.
- Bring a positive approach to new projects or responsibilities, we are here to learn and have fun.
- Enthusiasm for cross-functional teamwork.
Additional Information Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, POM Wonderful®, FIJI® Water, Justin® and Landmark® Wines, along with the Teleflora® flower delivery service.
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