About the Role: Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising a team consisting of Production Leads and Associates. Production Supervisors ensure the production function is performed satisfactorily, which includes plating and packaging meals, snacks, and beverages. This position is 100% onsite in Burlington, NJ.
\n How you'll make a difference:Supervise and coordinate production operations for team members, including scheduling, time management, performance evaluations, hiring, and disciplineChampion employee morale at all timesIdentify training needs and areas for employee development and professional growthAct as liaison and point of contact between leads, associates, and management teamEnsure employees are following GMPs, ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards and Thistle policyImplement and champion new and existing initiatives across production teamsWork cross-functionally with Culinary, Production, and Facilities teams to ensure proper receiving, handoffs, QA, and other organizational GMPs and standardsEnsure the accuracy of manifests and documentation logs, and ensure all team members understand their functionalitiesKeep up to date and maintain a working knowledge of relevant SOPs and processesHave consistent communication with the team for issues, and work with management to troubleshoot and resolve any challenges in real-time effectively and efficientlyPerform production area audits and conduct regular shift meetings to comply with GMPs, food safety, audits, and safety regulationsAttend weekly safety meetings; maintain records of policy changes and rolloutsEnsure OSHA compliance standards are adhered to at all times by staffEnsure that all COVID protocols are followed at all times Who you are:High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred2+ years experience supervising employees in manufacturing or production required; experience in food manufacturing highly preferredWorking knowledge of state wage & time lawDesire to develop leadership skillsStrong communication skills that put people first and the ability to balance empathy and direct feedback to support and advocate for the team and maintain consistent performance standardsAbility to form effective working relationships with a cross-functional teamAbility to adhere to company SOPs and implement new initiatives as neededYou bring your A-game every day and encourage your team to do the sameYou have a NJ or equivalent Food Handlers CertificationFlexibility to work weekends or early morning shiftsAbility to consistently work in a refrigerated environmentAbility to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and stoop, kneel, bend, and reachTech savvy approach to your work; proficiency with a variety of tech platforms including, but not limited to, G-Suite and Slack
\n$68,000 - $77,000 a year
The salary range for this role is $68,000 - $77,000 and represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range at the time of the posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. \nGet to Know Thistle Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to make it easy to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. We deliver delicious, ready-to-eat plant-forward meals, snacks, and cold press juices to our customers' doorsteps to empower our customers to improve personal and planetary health by eating more plants. To date we've delivered over 20 million nourishing meals to customers across the West and East Coast and we're just getting started! The San Francisco Business Times named us one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area in 2023. Inc. awarded us Best in Business in 2022 among companies that "go above and beyond" in both food and sustainability sectors, and recognized us in the 2024 Inc. Regionals list of the fastest-growing companies in America by region.
We are mission-driven and share a growth mindset. Our values guide our approach to crafting our healthy products, solving problems, and working collaboratively. As a Thistler, you'll help transform the health of people and the planet by living our core values every day.
Be Human: We're always willing to learn and aim to empower the people around us.
Think Bigger: We're here to do more today than we did yesterday, and we figure it out together.
Build the Future: We tackle every day with the positive attitude of someone who can see the future and knows how bright it is.
Make a Lot with a Little: We get creative and look for ways our resources can take us as far as possible.
Lead with Purpose: Our mission guides our decisions and gives our work meaning.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel we are represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.