Operations Supervisor (Swing Shift)

Location: Thornton, CO

Schedule:

• The supervisor will manage a large team working Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, with some supervisory oversight of the overnight team

Compensation:

• Starting salary between $67,000 - $85,000 annually
• Potential for an annual bonus and equity.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance at no cost for employee-only coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Floating Holidays.
• Monthly reimbursements for health and wellness expenses.
• Access to mental health programs at no cost.
• Parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

Position Overview:

The Operations Supervisor will oversee and guide food production activities during their assigned shift, working under the direction of the department manager. This role involves leading day-to-day operations, ensuring effective monitoring of production processes, managing cleaning tasks (including clean-in-place and steam-in-place), media and reactor preparation, and optimizing productivity. The supervisor will also be responsible for training and educating team members on task execution and necessary certifications. This position focuses on fostering a safe and positive work environment, promoting employee engagement, and encouraging a culture of teamwork. Additionally, the role includes data collection, process troubleshooting, and supporting fast-paced, hands-on production activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate and enforce process changes, safety standards, and best hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Supervise production processes and team activities to achieve daily, weekly, and annual production goals, meeting quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Provide training and leadership, motivating associates to perform at their best.
• Serve as the main point of contact for shift-related information, safety, production updates, strategy, SOP updates, and best practices.
• Operate and maintain production equipment such as vessels, CIP (clean-in-place) systems, and SIP (steam-in-place) systems.
• Demonstrate mechanical and technical expertise to operate and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Ensure proper assembly and disassembly of hoses and parts based on process needs.
• Safely manage and measure chemicals and cleaning agents for CIP and SIP processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Accurately document process parameters and performance.
• Uphold quality standards and safety procedures, including safe handling of chemicals and high-pressure equipment while using proper PPE.
• Train and mentor associates on equipment operations, process controls, specifications, and documentation.
• Advocate for a strong safety culture and high-quality standards.
• Foster associate satisfaction and retention through effective leadership.
• Participate in hiring, training, and supervising production staff.
• Analyze work processes and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or at least four years of relevant education/experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing, brewing, dairy, pharmaceuticals, or chemical industries preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building capabilities.
• Proven experience in leading production teams.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to multitask.
• Sound decision-making skills and the ability to take initiative.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing company.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently lift and move 10-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and perform other physical tasks in operational and administrative settings.