Bilingual Production Supervisor

Our Mission Foods facility in Fresno, CA is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to proudly work at this facility. The Production Supervisor directs, plans, controls, and monitors the overall operation of the production department lines under the direct supervision of the Department Manager. The ideal candidate will provide direct supervision of a team of up to 35 employees.

• Ensures that all processing activities are in conformance with product specifications and GMP’s.
• Verify, control, and assure that all production parameters are within the planned budget.
• Serve as a liaison between Department Managers and Hourly Employees.
• Schedule work assignments, vacations, and days off for the Hourly Employees.
• Verifies labor hours and payroll report accuracy.
• Responsible for assessing the needs and provide training to employees and document training.
• Responsible for conducting monthly safety and quality sessions as required and keep adequate documented records.
• Resolve team conflict and issue documented disciplinary actions and recognition.
• Set specific and measurable goals for the department’s continuous improvement.
• Follow and direct company regulations.
• Accountable for ensuring that all safety policies and regulations are enforced.
• Responsible for safety training, enforcement of safety rules/policies as well as drug control policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 3 years of production experience in a manufacturing plant required. Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in production required. *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Experience in manufacturing supervisory role with a proven track record in leading manufacturing teams.
• Bilingual Spanish / English required.
• Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, MILITARY, Health Dept., EPA, City & County Inspectors)
• Experience with Quality Systems and Programs
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, LEAN Manufacturing, 5's, World Class Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma.
• A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Comfortable communicating and operating within an internationally matrixed environment.
• Able to perform simple analysis.
• SAP & Kronos knowledge preferred.
• Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for long periods of time.
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends.
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications.
• Be able to lift to 50lbs.

Salary: $75,000-80,000, plus $3K Target Bonus and Full Benefits Packet including:

Health, Vision and Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, 401(k) matching, & Flexible spending accounts, Dependent Care FSA and Health Care FSA.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.