Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities: Actively guide your team to follow standard work and standard operating procedures to guarantee quality, safety, and performance Oversee production activity in all assigned areas Oversee processing activity in bakery, Crumble, cookie butter, and doughroom during the assigned shift Supervise the team and follow up on the daily work output in the bakery, doughroom, Crumble, and cookie butter areas Ensure that daily KPIs of safety, quality, scrap, and production are met/exceeded Organize a smooth start-up and changeover to a new shift by actively engaging with supervisor of previous shift and maintenance technicians to ensure your team is aware of operational status and open technical and quality issues Build a strong relationship with the technical department and the tech(s) allocated to your shift Adjust schedule and work assignments to account for unforeseen absences and tardies; coordinate rotation of team members during the shift, both to satisfy production needs and to promote cross-training Create training plans for new operators and monitor the quality of training delivered Monitor for proper operation of the production and processing equipment in the assigned areas and intervene when necessary to train, retrain, and coach team member performance Evaluate operational and technical deficiencies that impact uptime; resolve issues when possible and escalate when quality issues or non-conformities arise. Guide leads and operators in performing small technical interventions upon malfunction. Confirm that inspection tasks and registration are performed according to instruction Signal and register technical malfunctions and abnormalities of equipment, raw ingredients, finished product, and packaging material; escalate to maintenance as needed Report on daily shift performance and own improvement initiatives Exhibit TOP communication with operators in all areas and with technicians, material handlers, managers, and other team members on-shift about issues to be solved Lead labor-scheduling activities for your shift Complete reports of employee behavioral deficiencies or customer complaints Profile: Education (degree): Bachelors' degree or equivalent work experience

Experience: At least 5 years of experience leading a small to mid-size team Prior experience with leading and motivating a team in a production facility, ideally in an FDA-regulated environment Food processing and/or bakery knowledge is a plus; experience with inspections and/or quality control is helpful Familiarity with equipment operation and mechanical components Must be able to perform duties following all regulatory GMP hygiene practices Possess basic math skills Possess intermediate computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook Solid communication skills, both written and oral Experience with SAP strongly desired

Language Skills: English, verbal and written Spanish a plus but not required

Personal Competencies: Problem-solving and decision-making Flexibility and willingness to adjust to shifting responsibilities in a growing environment Strong communication and collaborative skills Creative and out-of-the-box thinking Continuous improvement mentality Exhibit core values of Team Spirit, Open Dialogue, and Passion Tim De Baets, Corporate Procurement Manager Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents. Being part of a fast-growing, international company, you will get lots of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights. In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit, and open dialogue are our main drivers. But perhaps best of all, you can enjoy delicious Biscoff cookies, delectable Biscoff Cookie Butter, and BEAR fruit rolls throughout your shift.