This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here (http://afbinternational.com/about/) to learn more.

Job Description

As a supervisor at AFB, you will set goals for your team that comply with schedules, organize workflow, delegate tasks, train your direct reports as well as new hires, and find ways for your team to be successful and comply with AFB’s vision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Confirm operators are working safely, adhering to all policies and procedures

• Ensure correct orders are run in a timely manner in the order that makes most sense to the business in Liquid and Dry

• Ensure operators are following procedures to reduce quality errors

• Verify IFS is up-to-date, correct, and all shop orders are closed out

• Fill out an incident report if a situation occurs that violates policy and/or procedure

• Report out shift notes every work day

• Daily Schedule adherence utilizing Visual Management, IFS and hour-by-hour document

• Daily Visual Management updating

• Inventory counts daily

• Work with Maintenance to ensure equipment runs properly

• COVID 19 safe workplace playbook adherence

• Delegation of daily work to each report including hour by hour creation

• Training of all employees on new rules and regulations and equipment, as well as new hires

• Help to resolve issues and disputes

• Evaluate performance and provide feedback

• Lead your team by example

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the Production Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or related field of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 4 years of related experience

• Desired:

• Master’s Degree in Business, or related field of study.

• 4 or more years of direct industry experience

• Certifications-Lean Manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated exceptional team building skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and IFS or similar OS.

• Ability to operate forklift

• Organized with excellent communication skills

• Previous leadership experience

• Reliable, with strong work ethic and integrity

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is loud. While working in the plant, employees are exposed to powder substances and strong smells.

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.

Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest.

We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.

Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

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