Liquid Production Supervisor

ILLES FoodsJob Description

Job Title:LiquidProductionSupervisor

Reports To:LiquidProductionManager

FLSA:Permanent Full Time Non-Exempt On-Site

About Us:
Specializing in custom-crafted culinary solutionsfrom beverage bases and sauces to marinades and seasoningsILLES Foods has partnered with food service chains manufacturers and retailers acrossthe 1927. Our Food Innovationexpertise creativity and speed to market combined with a laser focus on customer experience make us a key partner in product development. As a family-owned woman-run business our growth is fueled by deeply held values:operatingwith integritymaintainingintentional curiosity and strong relationship building through the power of partnership. At ILLES Foods we strive to be the ingredient that elevates food and enriches the lives of our partners internal and external.

Job Summary:
The Successfulcandidateoversees and supervises all daily liquid production operations to meet predetermined production schedules whilemaintainingan optimalbalance of quality service and efficiency to achieve operational excellence. They will ensure that all Production activities and production equipment areoperatedin accordance withBRC requirements as well as all Illes SOPs Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Safety Practices Qualitystandardsand time sequences. Partner conducts themselves in a manner that is aligned with Illes Foods Core Values:Operatewith Integrity Stay Intentionally Curious and Believe in the Power of the Partnership.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforce safety GMP sanitation and food quality standards at all times.

• Ensure operatorshave correctly documented the use ofraw materials containers and labelsper thebatch sheets; report discrepancies.

• Document and report daily production schedule attainment

• Lead roll-out and training of Productionmonitoring systems(MES). Maintain master data such asTmaxamong other data.

• Ensure training of all direct reportsand temporary employeesis conducted and documented.

• Manage temporary labor as defined by Production leadership.

• Inventory equipment and parts reportneeds toleadership.

• Provide input and/or conduct investigations through established methods (such as 5 whys)regardingfirst pass quality complaints food safety committeefinding audit findings safety investigationsandforoperational needs.

• Monitor production equipment and HMI systems to ensure efficient compliant operations.

• Inspect ingredients and finished products for quality; coordinate sample testing with QA.

• UseRiteTime Ross and related systems to enter data complete outputs and move goods.

• Prepareaccurateproduction and QA reports;maintaininspection-ready status.

• Calculate labor/equipmentneeds andevaluate production data.

• Collaborate with Maintenance Warehouse Production Planning and Food Safety and Quality to ensure equipment is functioning properly materials are moved and stages appropriately the schedule is in alignment with expectations and the food is manufactured under strict adherence to Food Safety standards and expectations.

• Attend new product and operations readiness meetings for new products; be the liaison for operators and Innovation partners for new product production.

• Maintain accountability for all direction reports; execute disciplinary actions as needed.

• Communicate professionally andparticipatein ongoing training and development.

• Maintain regular attendance and fulfill other duties as assigned including supervisor tasks listed in FM HR-0008.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act asbackupfor the Liquid Operations Team Leader when needed.

• Accurately add materials per batch instructions andoperateequipment safely.

• Operate production and packaging machinery including forklifts and powered equipment.

Required Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Judgment and Decision Making Critical for assessing situations solving problems and making sound operational calls.

• Management of Personnel Resources Key to leading motivating and developing team members effectively.

• Monitoring Ensures product quality equipment performance and operational standards are consistently met.

• Initiative Vital for proactively addressing issues improving processes and driving team performance.

• Coordination Necessary for aligning team efforts and ensuring seamless workflow across departments.

Experience & Education:

Bachelors degree preferred (or working towards one) Food industry experiencerequiredwith 2 to 3 years experience supervising and leading a team in the food industry

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Lifting:Ability to continuously lift weights up to 55 lbs. vertically.

• Carrying:Ability to continuously carry up to 55 lbs. to distances up to 70 in.

• Push-Pull:Able to transfer up to 100 lbs. on a sled up todistances of 45ft (no repetitions.

• Repetitive Coupling:Ability to continuously squeeze Jamer hand Dynamometerrequiringforces up to 10 lbs.

• Climbing:Ability to continuously ascend and descend a step with a height of 8 in.

• Temperatures: Varies from 55 to 110 degrees

What We Offer:
We are a core-value driven inclusive team that values innovation growth and impact. We offer career development mentorship competitive pay and comprehensive benefitsincluding medical dental vision 401(k) with immediate match HSA EAP life disability and more!

Disclaimer:
The job description provides a general overview of the work not a detailed list of all tasks and skills. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities as required by law. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a health or safety risk. Employees must follow job-related instructions and performadditionalduties as per federal and state laws. The listed requirements are the minimum needed to perform the job effectively. Employment is at-will meaning it can beterminatedat any time. ILLES Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.(M/F/D/V)