2nd Shift Production Supervisor

SUMMARY OF ROLE This role involves multiple blending, packaging, and processing lines that will at times run simultaneously. The Production Supervisor is a critical role in fulfilling the customer demands of these areas of our operation while making ongoing improvements to our processes to advance our food safety, worker safety, production productivity and overall product excellence objectives at Riviana Foods. The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in collaboration with the 1st Shift Supervisor will support the Plant Manager in overseeing the daily production function of the Colusa, CA location. As a member of our onsite Leadership team, an exceptional capacity for managing and leading people is needed. The ability to lead and foster an environment of accountability, excellence, collaboration, and innovation is required. The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor will partner with internal and external peers to achieve the goals of the company while honoring the core values of Riviana Foods. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work in collaboration with 1^st^ Shift Supervisor and Planning to Support the Production Manager in coordinating the production department needs at Colusa, including all scheduling. Supervise all operations of the 2nd shift production and personnel. Develop and expect Food Safety and Quality Assurance mindset with the team. Ensure work is performed based on daily/weekly/monthly/annually work schedules within the department. Packaging/processing seasonal demands may require 6 days a week during peak demand. Propose and implement continuous improvements for facilities and process efficiency within the Production Department. Develop and expect worker safety and hazard control within your team. Conduct daily meeting and on occasion lead the monthly Safety meetings. When required, prepare weekly agendas and training topics. Work closely with 1^st^ Shift Production Supervisor, Plant Manager, and HR to manage any modified duty restrictions. Communicate and coordinate with the Maintenance Department for coordinating preventative maintenance, downtime, and repairs. Strong understanding of mechanical principals, advanced equipment operating experience with extensive understanding of proper maintenance and configuration to maximize its performance. Participate in the interview and performance review processes for Production Shift related staffing needs. Coach and hold team members accountable to Riviana Foods processes, standards, and expectations. Must have experience with corrective action process and proper documentation. Work closely with HR on all personnel concerns of performance or conduct. Influence budget, cost control, planning, scheduling and procedural changes to improve the financial accountability of the Production Department. Work with Managers, Supervisors and Technicians to achieve the goals of your department and the rest of the organization. Other duties as appropriate and assigned by Management. Knowledge of Allergen Control Program and Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellence in Production, supervision with experience in coaching team members in order to manage and develop high performance teams . Foster a success oriented, accountable environment within the company. Food Manufacturing Packaging experience an advantage. Ability to read, understand, provide edits and input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other documents related to compliance or business functioning. Ability to be proactive, hands-on, detail-oriented and foster collaboration through teamwork.