Production Supervisor in Sumner, Washington at MiLa

About MiLa

MìLà is a Chinese food company. Our teams work tirelessly to enhance delicious products that we all enjoy at home! While MìLà is a Chinese food brand, it's really a celebration of the power of food to bring us together, share our stories, and discover new flavors and cultures.Our mission is to build something that feels authentically and uniquely true to our roots as a Chinese-American-founded brand. Something we can own, but that's also meant to be shared. One of the things we love about Chinese food is that it's traditionally served family-style—shared with everyone gathered at the table. MìLà is a Chinese food brand, but it's really a celebration of the power of food to bring us together, share our stories, and discover new flavors and cultures. Core ValuesExplore our core values here: https://eatmila.com/pages/careersJob Summary Under the general supervision of the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will provide leadership and expert advice on all production department oversight, take pride in working in a fast-paced, constantly growing startup environment and thrive in working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This role is Full Time On-Site at our Sumner location. 80% of time required to be on the floor and 20% office hours. The Production Manager will work closely with other managers and any other departments as necessary. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

Create production plans, plan staffing needs and oversee completion of Finished Goods

with collaboration with the management team

Manage and develop, line leads and technicians across multiple shifts.

In coordination with HR and the production manager, identify personnel issues and resolve with additional training or appropriate corrective action.

Lead continuous improvement of processes on the production floor

Establish protocols and SOPs to ensure safety and efficiencies

Participate in and facilitate weekly departmental meetings with the team, providing

information and updates on operational issues

Adhere to and assist in the enforcement of safe work practices following all safety

regulations and guidelines. Report accidents appropriately and assist with accident

investigations

Ensure all quality and regulatory standards, specifications and policies are met or

exceeded including GMP's

Evaluate production equipment's state of readiness relative to safety, efficiency, and

maintenance. Report any deficiencies to Maintenance and appropriate Manager in a

timely manner

Maintain inventory levels of production-related equipment, tools and supplies and work

closely with the Procurement Manager

Collaborates with Research and Development in product development and

implementation of plant trials and scale up testing

Work closely with QA, Warehouse and Procurement to establish and maintain GMPs

and protocols for raw material management, including receiving and storage in

compliance with all quality control standards and food safety protocols

Coordinating and collaborating with all stakeholders (internal and external) so that they

jointly plan, operate, and execute business decisions as one entity

Creating, measuring, assessing and reporting department KPIs

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Duties

Leads and motivates the production team in a manner consistent with the company's Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Meets with direct reports on a regular basis and conducts performance evaluations in coordination with Talent & Culture

Actively participate in company-wide initiatives to support company improvement

Represent the department in cross-departmental projects and company-wide meetings

Lead projects outside the regular scope of work, as necessitated by business needs

Promptly works directly with management and Talent & Culture (Human Resources) on employee relations issues as needed and in accordance with company policy

Participates in recruiting and interviewing process with Talent & Culture

Required Skills & Abilities

Spanish is highly preferred

Highly organized and independent approach to follow-up tasks

Proven track record of completing tasks to a high standard of professionalism and attention to detail

Desire to work in a fast-paced, demanding food production, startup environment

A passion to make the plant-based meat industry succeed

Experience in the food industry is a plus

Education & Experience

5+ years of production management experience is required

Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of ERP and WMS systems, 3+ years of experience preferred

Strong working knowledge of USDA, GMP, SQF, OSHA requirements

Strong commitment to food safety and employee safety

Experience ensuring premises, assets and communication ways are used safely and effectively

Experience preparing accurate reports for upper management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Prolonged periods working on the production floor, standing & walking

Frequent walking and carrying items

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly w/out accommodation & 50 pounds regularly w/accommodation

Schedule

Full-time hourly, 40+ hours per week (Mon - Thurs)

Shifts: 2:30 pm - 1:00 am

Overtime and weekends as assigned

Why Should You Join Us?Employer-funded health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. MiLa covers 75% of employee premiums & 25% of dependent premiumsVoluntary/optional employee paid group insurance for Life & AD&D (with guarantee issue amounts at time of hire), Hospital, and Short Term DisabilityGreat company culture! ENPS in the 80s!See other openings at MiLa here: https://eatmila.com/pages/careers The pay range for this role is:70,000 - 80,000 USD per year(Sumner)