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The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam.Our core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts and candied fruit. Through its 8 key brands (IRCA, Dobla®, in2food, Via Degli Orsini, JoyGelato, RaviFruit, Cesarin and Anastasi®) the IRCA Group offers an unparalleled "one-stop shop" approach for delivering quality solutions to all ingredients needs, through a broad range of innovative products. We offer every day and seasonal solutions to 3 macro channels: Gourmet, Food Manufacturing and Consumer Product (Retail). "Extraordinary made simple"We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor for our future 3rd shift operations. The Production Supervisor will train on 1st shift for few months and support 2nd shift production until 3rd shift is operational. We are seeking a person whose leadership drives results, while building trust and collaboration with all departments. Essential ResponsibilitiesThe Production Supervisor will be accountable for leading direct reports to achieve shift production targets while maintaining a safe and efficient operation and producing products to established quality standards. The success of this position will include coordinating production activities with warehouse, maintenance, and quality control departments to achieve sustained efficiencies.The position will include implementation and compliance of new and existing policies and procedures.Daily tasks for the position of Production Supervisor include, but are not limited to, personnel scheduling, conducting regular visual line checks to ensure proper production, dating, labeling, and packaging of product, reviewing production paperwork, collecting and tracking production data, and reporting information and variances to management.Ability to analyze situations that arise outside of normal direct responsibility and make decisions how to proceed. May need to directly communicate with local regulatory, safety and health authorities in the event of a plant emergency. Responsible to make decisions to send employees for treatment in a medical emergency.Identify operational needs; define approach, develop plan and implement plan; take action to address exceptional (non-routine) matters.Meet production plan; negotiate or justify any changes to plan. Lead process improvement efforts.Identify and manage the resources (people, materials, equipment and capital) needed for efficient production.Monitor and assess shift, crew and crew member performance.Manage relationships with internal support groups and with external resources.Identify and eliminate safety hazards; monitor crew member's safety practices and adherence to policies. Leads will help with this process.Delegate to Production Leads responsibility and resources needed to meet production goals (empower crew members); if necessary, assign jobs to crew members.Evaluate crew members performance and progress and communicate that performance and progress to the leads and appropriate crew members.Coach and mentor Leads and help them empower crew members. Select, orient and integrate new employeesAdvise Production Lead of technical problems.Monitor and approve employees' time and attendance in Kronos & TriNet. Submitting employee's status changes to HR in a timely manner. >Education & Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university or equivalent applicable work experience. Food manufacturing experience preferred.Understanding processes and mechanics of production line. 2-4 years' experience in a Supervisory role. Demonstrate leadership skills, training and development of others. Other Requirements:Ability to multi-task and delegate functions.Display creative thinking and deductive reasoning skills. Possess proven written and verbal communication skills.Possess computer skills including Windows, Word and Excel.Familiarity with GMP, quality, and hygiene standards for food manufacturing.Physical ability to work in production environment with frequent bending, standing, stooping, walking, reaching, climbing, and lifting required. >Why Join Us?Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program. Irca group USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. >