Production Supervisor

About the Role

As Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for coordinating and directing the production operations facility. You will assume responsibility for costs, methods, operations, quality and production efficiency. You will coordinate the activities of all operating departments to ensure the facility is operating within plan, budget and objectives while in compliance with all local laws and federal regulations. 

Annual Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 pending DOE

Responsibilities

• Initiate and direct the development of, and adherence to, safety practices and procedures and assume ultimate responsibility for plant housekeeping and safety.
• Demonstrate leadership and judgment consistent with company philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Monitor actual versus planned performance of manufacturing departments; pursue and implement remedies to problems. Assume ultimate responsibility for production and quality of the work place.
• Plan and coordinate work, train and motivate employees, monitor and evaluate performance of employees; counsel, document actions and discipline as appropriate.
• Direct production activities to meet sales objectives at maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
• Develop action plans for continuous improvement, including efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Review production costs and product quality, and modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of plant.
• Develop ideas to improve overall plant performance.
• Promote employee safety.
• Ensure the housekeeping in the immediate and surrounding work area is maintained or improved to the highest level possible.
• Understand and support both quality policies and the Quality System.
• Identify and address any opportunities to reduce cost, improve product/process and/or improve overall operations.
• Execute all job duties in accordance with Clover's rigorous Food Safety and Quality programs and policies
• Fully understand your role and associated responsibilities for maintaining food safety and quality at Clover

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in either business or engineering preferred and up to 7 years industry experience with at least 5 years supervisory experience in a role which afforded exposure to all areas of plant operations OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading, motivating and training employees.
• Ability to supervise others in compliance of GMP standards.
• Good interpersonal, organization and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making skills, sound judgment and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.
• Must be a self-motivated problem solver who will drive projects and people.
• Experience and knowledge in dairy or other food production preferred.
• Warehouse experience a plus
• Union experience a plus

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs, through a range of motion, including bending and twisting, from ground level up to 6 feet off of the ground. 
• Ability to reach above shoulder level
• Ability to regularly climb stairs to access catwalk and walk on a variety of surfaces.  
• Ability to work partly outdoors
• Ability to working in a refrigerated warehouse @ 34 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work around various detergents and sanitizing solutions ranging in temperatures from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 160 degrees Fahrenheit

Working Hours

Clover Sonoma operates 24 hours/7 days a week. 

Pursuant to Clover Sonoma’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy, applicants to this position are required to take and pass a drug test with results satisfactory to the Company following a conditional offer of employment and before commencing work.

We value Clover Sonoma’s company culture and values and an ideal candidate would: Have an overwhelmingly positive attitude; Value and listen to other team members; Possess the aptitude for creative problem solving and critical thinking; and Have the courage to do the right thing even when difficult or unpopular.

About Clover Sonoma

Third-generation family owned and operated, Clover Sonoma is recognized as a leader at the forefront of the dairy industry. The Petaluma-based company in Northern California’s beautiful Sonoma County was the first dairy in the United States to become American Humane Certified, and hold its partnership of family-owned dairy farms to a higher standard by developing its own unique Clover Promise of Excellence. Clover Sonoma is proud to bring conscious dairy products direct from its farms to consumers. As a Certified B Corporation®, the company uses its business as a force for good, and its passionate support of animal welfare, sustainable business practices, and local community have always been hallmarks of the business. Each year the company gives back at least five percent of its profits to support these passions under its Clover Cares program. For more information, please visit www.cloversonoma.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

Clover Sonoma is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity for the benefit of our employees, our consumers, our products, our community and the planet. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, religion, marital status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.