Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Kitchen and Meat room)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$87K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expAjinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is responsible for delivering performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency within the assigned production area. The Production Supervisor will lead and develop the shift line team to achieve operational excellence through effective coaching and continuous improvement initiatives.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead and motivate the shift line team to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency
Communicate clear expectations regarding operational standards, ensuring alignment with company policies and goals
Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, ensuring alignment with broader site and corporate goals
Conduct regular team meetings to align priorities, address challenges, and recognize achievements
Provide and feedback for team members to ensure accountability and high performance
Oversee daily production activities, ensuring line shift operation to standard and quick resolution of any production issues
Identify opportunities for operational improvement and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and company safety policies
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency and implement corrective actions where necessary
Drive adherence to operational standards and continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement)
Develop and manage cost performance for the line
Track financial performance weekly and monthly; analyze variances and adjust plans as needed to meet financial targets
Identify cost reduction opportunities through improved operational efficiency and waste reduction
Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing hourly team members
Foster a culture of leading with Company Purpose and Values, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members to enhance skills and promote career growth
Lead cross-functional training to ensure team versatility and flexibility in managing production demands
Ensure hourly team proficiency in key tools and systems, including: Loss Analysis & Gap Analysis, Centerlines, Small Work Teams (Natural Work Teams), Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Root Cause and Corrective Action Systems, STPD (Standardized Problem Solving) tool
Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve production challenges
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, and product launches
Function as the primary point of contact for production-related issues for the production line, ensuring alignment with broader plant objectives
Qualification
Required
Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.) required
Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferably in the food industry
Multiple examples of successfully delivering performance improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency
Multiple examples of building organizational capabilities (team skill proficiency improvements, team promotions)
Multiple examples of solving issues to root cause and eliminating recurrence
Multiple examples of deploying improvement tools and frameworks with measurable outcomes (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma)
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Preferred
Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a 4-year STEM degree program
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
120 hrs. PTO
401k
10 paid holidays
Relocation assistance available
Company
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
As a leading manufacturer in the frozen food industry, we create delicious, high-quality frozen foods that make it easy for families across North America to live healthy, balanced lives.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Taro Komura
Executive Vice President - Chief Commercial Officer
David Gardner
Chief Supply Chain Officer
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