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Operations Supervisor

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Nature's Bakery

Nature's Bakery

201-500 employees

Produces nutritious, fruit-filled snack options

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Mid, Senior

Hazelwood, MO, USA

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Quality Control & Compliance
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • Adherence to safety, GMP and efficiency standards.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must have solid math skills with the ability to interpret results.
  • Sound mechanical aptitude to “see” issues causing quality or throughput issues and assign resources to repair.
  • Keen attention to detail, ensuring all quality standards are met at all times.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and sense of urgency understanding that each minute of downtime results in negative business outcomes.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Business Management or equivalent work experience.
  • 3-5 years related work experience in Food Manufacturing.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a Supervisory role. Experience in a bakery with high-speed wrapping and cartoning equipment is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Conversion - Manage the efforts of team members of a line, area, or technology on one shift in efficiently converting materials into quality products safely, securely, and sanitarily within the product design specifications.
  • Change Agent - Implement changes in methods, equipment, systems, and organization, as needed, to ensure that the objectives of the line/area are met and give input and recommendations for such changes by using a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Value Stream Ownership – Collaborate with the rest of the Value Stream Team (Value Stream Manager, Continuous Improvement teams, Maintenance teams, Sanitation teams, etc.) to create and execute the reliability strategy for the area of responsibility.
  • Coaching – Coach team members to build their functional and leadership capabilities and to drive accountability in safety, Quality and Food Safety, Autonomous Maintenance, and team engagement.
  • Line Operations - Coordinate materials, staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers.
  • Standard Work Implementation and Adherence – Ensure standard work is implemented on shift and in areas of responsibility through effective communication, change management, consistent reinforcement, and coaching, guidance, and accountability measures.
  • Team Member Safety – Ensure safe working conditions, behaviors, and mindsets through the direct implementation of safety programs and driving a relentless focus among a team members.
  • Food Safety and Product Quality – Ensure the ongoing production of safe and defect-free products consistent with the principles of Nature’s Bakery. Own ongoing training and championing of quality goals and improvements.
  • Team Member Advocacy - Manage team member relations issues and guide and direct the hiring, training, retraining, development, and motivation of team members following self-managed, team-working principles with a minimum degree of guidance from the Value Stream Manager.
  • Engagement - Responsible for facilitating and driving an environment of high team member engagement on the team.
  • Goal Setting and Measurement - With the general guidance of the Value Stream Manager and/or the support of the Continuous Improvement, establish line and individual performance standards and goals, and measure, control, take corrective action, and report results as appropriate.
  • Troubleshooting – Utilize the technical resources on shift for the preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of process/packaging equipment problems, to effectively use these resources to achieve desired performance levels.
  • Escalations - Proactively identify risks and opportunities and reactively lead on-shift incident resolution when operators require additional support. Prioritize, assign resources against escalated issues, and make decisions to resolve escalated issues.
  • Operations Strategy - Participate in implementing improvement strategies to help the line perform more effectively in the near term.
  • Recruiting and Onboarding – Responsible for partnering with Talent Acquisition to recruit and select team members for approved vacancies, and responsible for onboarding team members effectively.
  • Team Member Development – Develop team members by mentoring and supporting their development plans and helping them grow in functional capability and long-term career.

Nature's Bakery produces a range of healthy snacks that are filled with real fruit. Their product offerings include Whole Wheat Fig Bars, Oatmeal Crumble Bars, Gluten-Free Fig Bars, and Brownie Bars, catering to various dietary needs such as whole grain and gluten-free options. These snacks are aimed at health-conscious consumers, including busy professionals, parents, and fitness enthusiasts, who seek convenient and nutritious food choices. Nature's Bakery stands out from competitors by emphasizing the use of thoughtful, real ingredients in their products. They operate a direct-to-consumer sales model through their website, alongside retail distribution, and offer a subscription service for regular deliveries of their snacks. The company's goal is to provide delicious and nutritious snack options while ensuring customer satisfaction through quality ingredients and a convenient shopping experience.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Carson City, Nevada

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The expansion into a new $237 million facility in Salt Lake City indicates strong growth and job creation, enhancing the company's market presence.
  • The launch of new products like the Salted Caramel Brownie and Fig Bar Minis shows a commitment to innovation and meeting consumer demand.
  • Partnerships with public relations agencies and promotional tours like the Summer Sidekick Tour Bus increase brand visibility and consumer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The significant investment in the new facility could strain financial resources if projected growth does not materialize.
  • The competitive health and wellness snack market requires continuous innovation to maintain consumer interest and market share.

What makes Nature's Bakery unique

  • Nature's Bakery focuses on real fruit-filled, wholesome snacks, setting it apart from competitors who may use artificial ingredients.
  • Their subscription service model ensures recurring revenue and customer loyalty, unlike many competitors who rely solely on retail sales.
  • The company's emphasis on plant-based, dairy-free, nut-free, and Non-GMO Project Verified products caters to a wide range of dietary needs, distinguishing it in the health-conscious market.