Manufacturing Transformation Production Supervisor

Company: Bimbo Bakeries
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) employs 20,000 associates across the U.S. in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal. But our associates come to work for much more - the chance to feed their own lives through exciting work that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives every day.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Transformation Production Supervisor will spend one year with the regional manufacturing transformation team supporting multiple bakeries. During transformation responsibilities will include projects to ensure bakeries are performing at the expected levels and utilizing all the standard tools and executing best practices. Training on tools and best practices will be required as well as the ability to travel as needed within the region.

At the end of the manufacturing transformation assignment, the Manufacturing Transformation Supervisor will transition to a plant Supervisor role within Manufacturing, Quality Maintenance or Supply Chain in a location to be determined. Transformation Leadership and HR will support finding potential locations so the manufacturing transformation supervisor can transition successfully. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for assisting with the activities of the Production Department and monitoring procedures and standards to achieve consistent high quality products produced in an efficient manner. Position also provides leadership for, and develops the abilities of the line employees in the production department.

Position has responsibility to ensure and maintain a food safe environment through compliance with all requirements in Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Quality, Workplace Safety, Process Management, Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA), Environmental Standards and polices/programs as may be required by Plant, Company, Local, State and/or Federal mandates or programs.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1.Ensuring that General safety and Food Safety are absolute priorities by setting an example to others
Supervises, trains and coaches hourly lead and production associates
Coordinates workflow with all other departments as well as equipment repair with maintenance
Executes, maintains records for all phases of production relative to safety, food safety, key performance indicators, orders completion and personnel and/or labor related issues
Implements Company and plant procedures and policies
Ensures that Product Quality is an absolute priority utilizing process control, WinSPC and standard scoring processes
Demonstrates a clear understanding of process control, the link to Quality and the need to manage based on facts and data
Coordinates, maintains and monitors production processes and procedures
May conduct in-house audits/checks and quality control checks
Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the Food Safety and Quality systems.
Manages the production process (time, temperature, procedures)
Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the food safety and quality systems and other 3rd party audits. Job Requirements KEY COMPETENCIES

Results Achiever
Change Leadership
People Oriented Leadership
Learning and Adapting Best Practices
Lives By and Promotes ValuesPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering, Food Science or Baking Technology
The experience through the manufacturing transformation team will provide the supervisory experience for the Production Supervisor position.
Demonstrated acquired knowledge of bakery operations/processing/formulations and bakery equipment.
Demonstrated Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations
The ability to analyze data using all systems including WinSCP and ODI and work with other departments to establish goals and make the right decisions for the bakery
The ability to help all teams throughout the bakery to achieve their goals
Excellent communication skills in a labor environment, if applicable
Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a challenging environment
Must be willing to submit to a background screening and post offer drug test.
Ability to connect with people across hierarchies and develop strong relationships
Must possess strong leadership, computer, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Ability to analyze data, multi task and problem solve in a fast paced challenging environment.
The ability to help the transformation team throughout the bakery to achieve and sustain the desired goals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including off shifts and weekends.The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Be a part of a company that is dedicated to protecting our planet:

• All of our U.S. operations have been powered with 100% renewable electric energy since July 2019, with energy created through a Wind Farm backed by a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Invenergy
• Bimbo Bakeries USA was named EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the fourth year in a row for superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency
• We have 18 ENERGY STAR Certified facilities
• Our Manufacturing operations divert greater than 95% of waste from landfill
• Over 1500 of our vehicles utilize alternative fuel - propane, compressed natural gas, electric, or hybrid
• Bimbo Bakeries USA has committed to 100% sustainable packaging across its portfolio by 2025. All product bags, pouches and wrappers are currently recyclable through Terracycle. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be requestedto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training and all other working conditions. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity, Bimbo Bakeries USA has developed affirmative action plans for minorities and women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans and other protected veterans.

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