Miracapo Pizza Company Careers

Description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR  - MID-SHIFT
Elk Grove Village, IL 

Miracapo Pizza Company is the leading North American manufacturer of specialty frozen pizzas for some of the world’s largest retail, foodservice and consumer branded companies. For over 30 years we have specialized in contract manufacturing, private label, and brand development.

PURPOSE
To provide leadership and direction to production associates in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity.  Facilitates and executes the production department’s action plans.  Implements corrective action plans that create long-term solutions to systemic problems.  Supports operators to ensure the ongoing operation of the facility.  Performs all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of quality, service, and cost objectives.  Supports and develops standard operating procedures and requirements under the Miracapo system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
• Facilitate daily start up, routine production and changeover processes for assigned lines.
• Scheduling of personnel to include training, call-outs, and Temporary employees.
• Coordinate reprocess, including maintaining records for reprocess.
• Collect and verify the accuracy of downtime worksheets.
• Update and verify the accuracy of the daily production reports.
• Collect, verify, and file the production checklists.
• Verify production numbers with the warehouse and pack production numbers.
• Implement the production plan for the shift.
• Ensure that the current production schedule is being followed by team.
• Manage the indirect material inventory levels to ensure that the demands for production are available.
• Follow up with the Quality Control department on hold situations to facilitate the creation and implementation of new procedures into the daily production routine to prevent future issues.
• Manage recovery of any non-conforming product delivered to warehouse, coordinate reworking back into production run (missing codes, incorrect coding, and any defective incidents).
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements to improve processes per the manager’s instructions.
• Manage GMP guidelines at all times.
• Participate in projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all Miracapo policies and procedures.
• Achieve and/or exceed safety objectives for area of responsibility.
• Ensure accuracy of all employee documentation.
• Support Plant’s Safety Initiatives and Policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES
 

• Able to problem-solve, perform root cause analysis and make timely, informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, lead and build relationships at all levels within the company.
• Able to understand and execute cost containment programs and budget.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work all shifts as needed.
• Self-motivated; has accurate self-insight; builds organizational talent by teaching and coaching; is customer/quality oriented, maintains a positive disposition and is persuasive.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management, prioritization, follow-up and organizational skills.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or other closely related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry.

As an equal opportunity employer, Miracapo Pizza Company recruits, hires and promotes the most qualified individual, without regard to race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation. All employment decisions are administered in a non-discriminatory manner and consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.