We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide.
Job Description
As a supervisor at AFB, you will set goals for your team that comply with schedules, organize workflow, delegate tasks, train your direct reports as well as new hires, and find ways for your team to be successful and comply with AFB’s vision.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Confirm operators are working safely, adhering to all policies and procedures
Ensure correct orders are run in a timely manner in the order that makes most sense to the business in Liquid and Dry
Ensure operators are following procedures to reduce quality errors
Verify IFS is up-to-date, correct, and all shop orders are closed out
Fill out an incident report if a situation occurs that violates policy and/or procedure
Report out shift notes every work day
Daily Schedule adherence utilizing Visual Management, IFS and hour-by-hour document
Daily Visual Management updating
Inventory counts daily
Work with Maintenance to ensure equipment runs properly
COVID 19 safe workplace playbook adherence
Delegation of daily work to each report including hour by hour creation
Training of all employees on new rules and regulations and equipment, as well as new hires
Help to resolve issues and disputes
Evaluate performance and provide feedback
Lead your team by example
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees in the Production Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or related field of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience
4 years of related experience
Desired:
Master’s Degree in Business, or related field of study.
4 or more years of direct industry experience
Certifications-Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Demonstrated exceptional team building skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and IFS or similar OS.
Ability to operate forklift
Organized with excellent communication skills
Previous leadership experience
Reliable, with strong work ethic and integrity
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is loud. While working in the plant, employees are exposed to powder substances and strong smells.
This is a 3rd Shift position: 9:45 PM - 6:15 AM
AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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