Manufacturing / Production Supervisor

Supervisor, Main Production Line (MPL)

Blue Diamond® Growers is the world's largest tree nut processing and marketing company. Founded in 1910, the cooperative is celebrating its 98th anniversary in 2008. Blue Diamond® led the development of California's almond industry from a minor domestic specialty crop to the world leader in almond production and marketing. We continue to build markets and create new products, new uses, and new opportunities for members of Blue Diamond® Growers.



Headquartered in Sacramento, California, approximately 3000 California almond growers deliver California almonds annually to their cooperative. The crop is marketed to all 50 states and more than 90 foreign countries, making almonds California's largest food export, and the sixth largest U.S. food export. The California crop is valued annually at over $1 billion dollars.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Supervisor, Main Production Line (MPL) on Swing shift at our Sacramento location.  In this role you will:Supervises the MPL, Grader, ESM, Sorting and Packaging Area activities to meet prescribed productivity and quality goals and assures adherence with production schedules. Applies sound motivational and correctional techniques, including employee counseling and disciplinary actions and recognitions for good work; Coordinates the MPL Quality Assurance daily activities and QA Inspectors. Responding to specification issues and customer complaints; Develops and conducts effective employee training programs, including good manufacturing practices and safety awareness. Includes training employees as needed and audits designed to increase proficiency in safety practices and promotion of safety awareness. Promotes continuous learning of staff resulting in a flexible and agile workforce;Coaches the production team towards common objectives.  Applies sound motivational and correctional techniques, including employee counseling and disciplinary actions and recognitions for good work.  Stays abreast on employee contributions and potential growth so that opportunities for greater contribution can be capitalized;Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by Manager.

Qualifications Required:College degree in business or manufacturing or related field preferred.  Equivalent experience may be substituted for educational requirement;Minimum 5 years experience in a food plant environment and quality control in a supervisory capacity; Must be a proactive team player and be able to function effectively as a leader or member in a team environment and be able to translate concepts into concrete examples; Strong technical knowledge covering a wide range of food processing equipment.  Must have thorough understanding of Quality Assurance goals and procedures.  Also, good understanding of the Statistical Process Control (SPC) and associated tools;Must be a self-starter. Demonstrated ability to produce on schedule.   Act independently in a constructive manner.  Strongly motivated to improve self.  Demonstrated leadership ability through discovering and utilizing people’s capabilities, recognizing good work and earning the respect of peers and subordinates; Must be able to physically move throughout the facility, including climbing multiple flights of stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and tight access areas;  Must be able to work in a plant environment being exposed to dust, high noise levels, extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations and wet operating work conditions.  Typical conditions may include prolonged sitting, standing and walking.  Must be able to work all shifts and weekends.

Blue Diamond Growers offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) with company contributions.  For more information visit:  http://www.bluediamond.com/.

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