Oregon Ice Cream-Production Supervisor

At Oregon Ice Cream, we create extraordinary frozen desserts to bring friends and families together.  OIC has been making frozen desserts in Eugene, Oregon since 1938, and is best known for pioneering organic ice cream with the launch of Julie’s Organic Ice Cream in 1998 and Alden’s Organic Ice Cream in 2004.  OIC also makes a leading regional foodservice brand, Cascade Glacier.  
With a strong ambition for growth and innovation, OIC is looking for team members who are dedicated to helping us produce quality ice cream in an environment where people safety, food safety, continuous improvement and fun are a priority.  
OIC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, a flexible and fun work environment and free ice cream!  The company is passionate about providing growth opportunities and success for team members who successfully help us move the business forward.  
This position will be located in Eugene, Oregon.     
 
THE ROLE:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing all daily production activities for his/her assigned shift or area with the intent to create quality and food safe products, in a safe, effective and respectful work environment.  This positon will be responsible for leading a team; ensuring policies and procedures are followed, and company objectives are met.  

• Lead and supervise employees including staffing and recruiting, training, and performance management; establish and communicate clear performance expectations, through coaching, direction, and open communication
• Actively participate in food safety and people safety programs; ensuring all related policies and practices are being followed and concerns are being addressed
• Understand and support the development, implementation and management of various procedures and practices; providing insights to support a culture of continuous improvement
• Coordinate all production activities and schedule team members to maximize performance and meet business needs; managing changeovers, down time, employee overtime, planned and unplanned absences and temporary labor
• Ensure lines are running efficiently per established guidelines; troubleshoot areas of concern and report out successes and deficiencies when appropriate
• Ensure food safety and quality through various means including visual inspection of product, processing areas and employee activities; performing seal and packaging checks; ensuring GMPs and good housekeeping procedures are followed  
• Use various computer systems, including the use of ipads, to manage production effectiveness, materials and manufacturing specs; train and coach employees
• Partner with all departments including quality assurance, warehousing, maintenance, purchasing, etc.; communicating concerns and improvement opportunities effectively
• Provide back up support to supervisors, plant manager and other positions as requested
• Collaboratively perform other duties as needed and directed to support the goals of the company

 
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
The facility contains office, manufacturing and outdoor workspaces where this position is required to access and work.  A person must be able to frequently walk and stand, occasionally sit and climb stairs; see, hear and talk; use hands to finger, handle or feel tools or controls; use hands and arms to reach.   Frequently lifting/moving up to 30lbs is also required; occasional lifting/transferring of objects may be required with assistance up to 75 lbs.  Ability to handle environments of different temperatures and with various food allergens present.  
 
THE QUALIFIED CANDIDATE:

• Minimum two years supervisory or leadership experience in food manufacturing or similar environment; ice cream experience highly preferred    
• Bachelor’s degree in business, food science or related field preferred; high school diploma (or equivalent) plus leadership training or other related experience required
• Familiarity with GMPs, safe work environment practices; SQF knowledge preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office; proven ability to learn and use various systems effectively; experience with Microsoft NAV, Redzone, and/or Alchemy preferred   
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal/writing) effectively at all levels and with all customers, internally and externally
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate and hold team members accountable; ability to establish and maintain trust and credibility
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage, take initiative and use independent judgement and decision making, asking for support when appropriate
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and occasional holidays

 
IF THIS IS YOU:  Please send your current resume and any other materials you would like us to consider, to jobs@oregonicecream.com.   
 
Oregon Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a safe and drug free workplace.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other legally protected status.