Production Supervisor

About the Role:

We have been busy growing our new facility in Brea, CA! We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on manufacturing supervisor to oversee and drive the production of our soap-making team. You’ll need to be a self-motivated and fast learner who can solve problems and lead others on the production floor. You will need to thrive working under significant time pressure, in a startup environment where production goals are rapidly increasing, and operational changes are taking place every day.

The Production Supervisor will be pivotal in launching our new 2nd Shift and report to the Production Manager. 

The compensation range for this role will be $36/hr to $42/hr. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee associates and promote safe and efficient production in all area
• Effectively anticipate the needs of each department and make adjustments to meet daily targets
• Measure and verify all specifications are met throughout the process of production
• Follow basic 5S and cleanliness practices
• Use PC/tablet to input daily production data into database and monitor data
• Hold daily huddle meetings with teams directing activity
• Monitor/ improve KPI’s and yield loss metrics and make informed decisions for improvement
• Participate in root cause analysis and deliver on action items assigned
• Design, implement and revise new systems to increase production / efficiency
• Lead by example to build and manage a safe and productive team and help them meet their production goals
• Perform annual and periodic review of the performance of direct reports
• Motivate, train, coach and develop new employees.
• Work with the Production Manager to monitor staffing needs, schedule shifts and ensure optimal team/role assignments each day.
• Work with leaders in other shifts and parts of the factory to develop each other’s area.
• Creates and issues disciplinary actions
• Operate material handling and safety equipment including forklifts, manual pallet trucks, motorized hand/lift trucks for drums, totes and pallets

About you: 

• 2+ years demonstrated experience leading/supervising a production team
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in Soap, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Food & Beverage or similar Consumer Packaged Goods industry required
• 3+ years of experience operating handling equipment (manual and electric pallet jack, hydraulic lift, OSHA forklift certification preferred)
• Previous work with chemicals is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to coach others, lead by example and build a highly motivated team
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, and operate under significant time pressure
• Demonstrated ability to learn on the job and quickly solve problems
• Familiarity with FDA regulated industry desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in health and wellness, personal care, and/or eCommerce industries
• Experience working in the consumer products industry is highly preferred
• Someone who gets things done without perfect resources is innovative and works with a sense of urgency
• Someone who has high standards takes ownership and is invested in the outcome
• Someone who proactively helps others stays positive and has a good sense of humor
• Ability to lift/push/carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

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