Job Details

COMPANY OVERVIEW

International Grains and Cereal (IGC), part of the Empresas Polar group, specializes in producing yellow, white, and sweet corn flour. Our internationally recognized brand, P.A.N. Corn Meal, can be found today in over 60 countries. We buy domestic corn from local farmers, mill the corn in our plant, and ship the finished products domestically and internationally. Our quality and food safety policies ensure the satisfaction of our customers and consumers through innovation and continuous improvement processes.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the entire production process, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our frozen and refrigerated production facility. This role requires strong leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of food production systems and regulations with a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the production team when assistance is needed. The supervisor will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive productivity, optimize resources, and maintain strict adherence to quality control measures. Manage all aspects of the frozen production, scope development, cost estimates and schedule. Follow and implement all safety protocol and processes. Schedules and prioritizes jobs, managing inventories to meet customer demands. Maintains excellent communication with all departments.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Able to work 12 hour rotating day/night shifts.

• Extensive knowledge of frozen food manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of food production processes, quality control systems, and relevant regulations (e.g., HACCP)

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to make timely decisions under pressure, sometimes with little information

• Ability to impact operational performance

• Broad practice in conflict resolution

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practice

Responsibilities:

1. Directs food operations product manufacturing as well as following/implementing all safety protocol processes.

1. Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure production performance. Analyze data, identify trends, and take corrective actions as necessary to ensure targets are met.

1. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, maintenance, logistics, and warehouse to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of production activities.

1. Resolves all food production and quality problems that occur.

1. Flexible work schedule to assist the production team.

1. Supervises food operators for shift operations

1. Lead and supervise a team of production staff, providing coaching, guidance, and training as needed. Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

1. Maximizes food production and quality, and delivery of product delivery logistics.

1. Continuously assess production processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.

1. Promotes good environmental stewardship and maintains frozen food environmental equipment per guidelines.

1. Keeps management informed of food operations, maintenance, safety, and employee concerns/issues.

1. Anticipates and determines causes of delays in shift operations and takes appropriate action to meet production schedules.

1. Monitors food inventories.

1. Complies and enforces the rules and procedures relating to industrial safety Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Master Sanitation Plan and safety.

1. Supervises training of employees in operations, safety, quality standards, GMP's and HACCP procedures.

1. Completes daily duties in a manner that maintains compliance and seeks out opportunities for improvement within IGCs Safety and Quality program.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Food Science, Food Industry Management, or related field.

• Subject to varying seasonal temperature changes within the plant and exposure to

environmental dust.

• Must wear protective head, hands, face, ears and or other body gear as required.

• May work on computers or other operational equipment usually works on projects with

maintenance department.

Certifications:

• Supply Chain Management (Preferred)

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)

• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Benefits:

International Grains and Cereal offers a generous benefits package that covers your needs today and helps you plan for tomorrow. Here is a quick overview of what may be available to you:

• Healthcare Plans

  IGC provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family. IGC pays over 70% of the premiums to keep these plans affordable for you.

  
  

• Insurance and Income Protection

  A full range of Life and Disability insurance plans are available for additional peace of mind, and some are 100% covered by IGC.

  
  

• Financial and Savings Plans

  IGC offers you an opportunity to prepare for the future through participation in our 401k Plan and Company Match.

  
  

• Work-Life Balance Perks

  To ensure work-life balance, IGC offers paid vacation days, sick time, and holidays.

  
  

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

In order to provide equal employment to all qualified individuals, employment decisions at IGC will be based on careful consideration of qualifications, education, prior experience, and abilities. Diversity is a priority at IGC and there is no discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, sex (gender), disability, pregnancy, genetic condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.