HP Hood LLC · 1 day ago
Operations Supervisor - Nights
Batavia, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $86K/yr
5+ years expHP Hood is one of the largest food and beverage manufacturers in the United States, and they are seeking an Operations Supervisor for their Blow Mold Department. The role involves guiding daily activities, ensuring safety, and supporting production goals while managing personnel and maintaining equipment efficiency.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide all aspects of Leadership to blow molding employees
Personnel responsibilities include but not limited to shift scheduling, team building, performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and training while maintaining a high level of morale
Supervise / hold evening shift change board meetings
Ensure proper Blow Mold employees are on shift to maintain a safe and efficient shift
Inspect bottle quality per shift and ensure that only 100% quality bottle goes out of department
Enforce company policies and hold employees accountable in instances of non-compliance, issuing coaching and corrective action when appropriate
Lead the team in promoting the company safety program, immediately identifying and eliminating safety risks / habits and or behaviors
Ensure compliance of all OSHA regulations and GMP’s
Provide technical support to the operation of blow mold machines including all auxiliary equipment. This may require troubleshooting and/or hands-on repair of all department equipment to ensure safe and efficient repairs
Train machine operators in safe and quality operation of all blow mold equipment
Maintain parts inventory supplies for the safety and maintenance of all Blow Mold machines and support equipment
Maintain support and schedule personnel for Blow Mold manufacturing and bagging and debagging of blow molded bottles
Foster a positive productive work environment for team members by leading by example and assisting the department as needed
Ensure a 90% preventive maintenance completion as required by HP Hood
Responsible for maintaining 90% machine efficiency and a 1% or less scrap rate
Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects as needed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
5+ years blow mold experience
Excellent communication skills
Previous leadership experience
Must be self-motivated
Must be able to be on call for any blow mold repairs or department issues 24/7
Ability to work in a fast-paced factory environment
Ability to work in loud environments with required hearing protection
Ability to operate forklift occasionally
Ability to frequently use a ladder
Must be able to walk, bend, lift, twist, reach, lean over, pull, crouch, stoop, push, crawl and stand on concrete for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 60lbs periodically and use force for equipment adjustments
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing development
Advancement opportunities
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Company
HP Hood LLC
For more than 175 years, the name Hood® has been synonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste great.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.35MKey Investors
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
2024-11-22Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
R
Richard Larson
Chief Engineer
S
Steve Bashaw
Chief Engineer
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