Plant Supervisor at JFE Franchising Inc – Sharonville, Ohio

Who are we:

Wonderfield Houston (“JFE Franchising, Inc.”, “the Company”) is part of the Wonderfield Group which includes the YO! Taiko, Bento, Zenshi Sushi, and SNOWFOX/SNOWFRUIT brands – we operate more than 1500 kiosks, and 60 restaurants, our grab-and-go sushi is available in over 3,700 locations and we have 50 major retail partners. Our key markets are the USA, Canada, and the UK with additional geographic presence in Europe and Australia.

Our Wonderfield Houston brands are:

• SNOWFOX - the franchisor of over 1,000 full-service sushi kiosks in 25 states throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska.
• SNOWFRUIT – the franchisor of over 1,000 fresh cut fruit and vegetables throughout the U.S. – Refreshingly, Crips and Flavorful!

Our Purpose:

We Believe in Better Food for Everyone, The Japanese Way… 

We continue to capitalize on consumer trends, spearheading category growth by bringing our proposition to more people around the world across more channels, in more locations, on more occasions, and in more innovative ways. We are committed to purposeful progress and profit for the benefit of our people, our communities, and our planet and we have a clear ESG strategy that delivers progress against nine UN sustainability development goals.  

Our Values:

Own it

We are accountable and make no excuses - We always look to improve. We take the initiative and are courageous and confident. 

Care about it

We do the right thing, avoiding unnecessary shortcuts- We act with integrity and respect our communities, people, and our planet. 

Make it Exceptional

We build relationships and make people smile- We say thank you - We’re positive and kind 

Win Together

We’re open-minded and inclusive. We communicate clearly. We take time to look out for others and celebrate the good stuff.

Overview of the role:

As the Food Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the plant/kitchen and supervising various department Team Leaders including, Production, and Quality Assurance. This will include optimizing production with a lean mindset, productivity, maximizing yield, accurate reporting and ensuring the highest quality for our customers.

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitors and guarantees that products are being manufactured in conformance with manufacturing practices and food safety practices.
• Works closely with QA Manager, to identify departmental and kitchen issues.
• Supervises the daily activities to assure proper Food Safety and Quality.
• Reviews and updates work aids essential for verification of product quality.
• Responsible for managing the overall daily production process.
• Trains and coaches to meet defined productivity targets.
• Assists with identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Previews production and operating reports and resolves operational manufacturing and maintenance problems, to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Develops and works with supervisors in all areas such as problem solving, setting achieving goals, manufacturing processes, scheduling, and equipment problems.
• Training and cross training all employees on the production line, evaluate and review production staff, and recommend/initiate disciplinary actions.
• Encourages and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Assists in special projects and generates summary of projects’ performance.

What you'll need:

• 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment required with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in a manufacturing environment
• Equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
• Quality systems experience and knowledge of statistics preferred.
• Must be reliable, responsible with initiative to take the next level.
• Knowledge in HACCP and Food Safety Programs, Six Sigma.
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills
• The location operates 7 days a week. Successful candidate must have flexible availability to work various shifts and weekends.

What's in it for you?

• We’re committed to building inclusive Teams and giving our people the opportunity to grow their careers alongside us 
• Employer Paid Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401 (K) Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Days
• Fitness stipend
• Book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance 
• Training/Advancement Opportunities

Wonderfield Houston is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.