Full-Time

Operations Supervisor

Posted on 8/7/2024

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 wholesome snacks that are filled with real fruit, catering to health-conscious consumers. Their product line includes Whole Wheat Fig Bars, Oatmeal Crumble Bars, Gluten-Free Fig Bars, and Brownie Bars, designed to meet various dietary preferences such as whole grain and gluten-free options. These snacks are convenient for busy individuals, parents looking for healthy options for their children, and fitness enthusiasts needing quick energy boosts. Nature's Bakery focuses on using thoughtful ingredients to ensure their products are both nutritious and tasty. They operate through direct-to-consumer sales on their website and retail distribution, offering a subscription service for regular deliveries of their snacks. This model allows for customizable orders and encourages larger purchases through discounts and free shipping. The company's goal is to provide delicious, nutritious snacks while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Carson City, Nevada

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The health and wellness food market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2%.
  • Nature's Bakery's expansion into e-commerce aligns with the $250 billion online grocery market.
  • The 'snackification' trend supports increased demand for Nature's Bakery's snack products.

What critics are saying

  • Rising costs of plant-based ingredients may impact Nature's Bakery's profit margins.
  • Increased competition from emerging health-focused snack brands could erode market share.
  • The $237 million facility expansion in Salt Lake City poses financial risks if sales don't grow.

What makes Nature's Bakery unique

  • Nature's Bakery offers a wide range of dietary options, including gluten-free and plant-based.
  • The company emphasizes real, thoughtful ingredients in all its snack products.
  • Nature's Bakery provides customizable snack boxes with subscription services for convenience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Short-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

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