Job Code: R13473

Job Description:

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson has more than 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.  At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Oilseed is one of North America’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations, with four facilities across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils and shortenings for the industrial, retail and food service markets. Our Memphis facility produces the well-known Wesson brand of cooking oils and shortenings.

Working with Richardson opens to door to a world of possibility.  We currently have an opportunity for an Production Supervisor at our Memphis, TN location. Reporting to the Manager, Production, this position supervises production operations according to established priorities and schedules.  Manages production staff to attain production and quality goals.  Identifies problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolves issues.  Ensures production resources including materials, equipment and human resources are available as needed to maintain production schedules.  Oversees multiple lines and provides direction to Hourly Coordinators and employees.  Coordinate with other management for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor production to ensure that quality, productivity, and cost standards are maintained.
• Provide employee training to ensure that employees are performing job responsibilities effectively.
• Oversee department specific sanitation operations as necessary to promote and maintain a clean and food-safe environment.
• Maintain and enforce GMP standards
• Evaluate subordinate performance, communicate with employees, and provide information for work performance improvement.
• Participate in the support of plant and company safety programs, promoting and maintaining a high level of awareness and adherence to defined employee safety requirements such as lock-out/tag-out, personal protective equipment, confined space entry, etc.
• Executing the daily work schedule and posting overtime hours.
• Provides leadership and direction for plant Focused Improvement pillar
• Attend productions meetings.
• Respond to employee grievances.
• Ensure operation of manufacturing lines will meet performance standards for each product.
• Ensure all daily manufacturing documents are completed and accurate.
• Functions with limited direct supervision

Qualifications:

• A four year degree in Business, Food Science, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering preferred  Other degrees will be considered
• One year supervisory experience in a food-processing, food packaging, or chemical industry required
• Good mechanical aptitude to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
• Ability to work weekends and/or shift work (flexible to switch between 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift according to production schedule) with a strong work ethic and employment history
• A self-motivated individual that is able to motivate, mentor, and train others
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving, organizational, and follow through skills
• Strong PC skills with MS office and ERP programs
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities within the department

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, 401k with company match, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply to this Position icon to apply online by February 6, 2025.

Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.