Bridgetown Natural Foods

Lead daily production activities, ensure safety and quality standards, and develop team capabilities. | Bachelor's in Engineering or Food Science, leadership experience, and ability to manage diverse teams in a manufacturing environment. | JOB SUMMARY: Working cross-functionally across the organization, the Operations Engineer / Supervisors are responsible for building and leading effective production teams and for execution of the overall manufacturing strategy. They must make sound real-time decisions, troubleshoot equipment issues and influence behaviors. Safety, quality, productivity, accountability, and the training and development of all production team members will be a focus for the individual in this role. ADDITIONAL $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for English/Vietnamese fluency ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead the day-to-day production activities, coordinating with other departments Responsible for adhering to production schedules and reporting causes and solutions for attainment shortfalls. Utilize engineering principles to drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency Identify bottlenecks in the line and develop actions to address them through analysis and observation. Conduct root cause analysis of mechanical failure, injuries and other downtime or loss events Responsible for creating a team-oriented atmosphere, inspiring team members to continually strive toward improvement. Communicates performance to targets Leads and manages changes to process and communicates pass-down information in a timely and positive manner. Encourages the promotion of internal talent, offers development opportunities, and supports learning through coaching and feedback. Responsible for ensuring new team members are progressing toward full competency; Addresses and documents performance problems, progressive discipline, and delivers disciplinary actions. Escalates serious or unresolved performance issues to Human Resources. Responsible for communicating day-to-day Department or Company activities using the appropriate communication tools, including but not limited to, shift reports, huddles, creating or following up on work orders, coordinating work efforts with other Department Supervisors, and sharing pertinent information with Leads and others. Responsible for correcting and/or reporting food safety issues and ensuring team members follow established SOPs and GMPs Ensures positions specific data collection is performed accurately and on time Audits Leads daily standard work; Monitors and corrects deviations from standards and base settings. Responsible for ensuring Leads are trained to perform the essential functions of their position, and holding them accountable for the performance of their shift team members. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Food Science preferred Leadership experience preferred, including sports team leadership Experience in food manufacturing preferred Bilingual a plus (Spanish, Vietnamese) Understanding of basic mathematical calculations, reading, and record keeping Ability to analyze machine operations and recommend or implement solutions Strong communication skills, including delegation, performance, problem solving and conflict resolution Ability to relate to, train and communicate in a variety of styles, comfortable with a culturally diverse work culture Ability to understand and communicate in English Ability to train & coach employees to drive performance Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively Ability to learn and apply company standards including, but not limited to, lock-out/tag-out, safety practices, SOPs, GMPs, employee handbook, etc. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS: Positions require standing, repetitive movement, bending and twisting, and using hands to handle objects; exposure to sustained noise levels; exposure to a variety of food allergens; working in very hot temperatures; exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to stand for 85-90% of shift, sometimes up to 12 hours. Must be able to work in an environment containing allergens, such as gluten, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and milk. Must be able to ascend and descend stairways, ladders, and ramps. Must be available for all shifts, including nights, weekends, and some holidays Other Duties as Assigned This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline. Management retains the right to determine additions or changes to job responsibilities. Location Portland, Oregon Employment Type Full-Time