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Operations Supervisor

4 hours ago


Oakland, Tennessee, United States Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Full time

Overview
Responsible for delivering performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Reliability within the assigned production area. Lead and develop the line team to achieve and sustain operational excellence through effective coaching, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to company standards. Build organizational capability to drive and maintain improvements in performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities
Leadership & Vision

  • Lead and motivate the line team to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
  • Communicate clear expectations regarding operational standards, ensuring alignment with company policies and goals.
  • Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, ensuring alignment with broader site and corporate goals.
  • Conduct regular team meetings to align on priorities, address challenges, and recognize achievements.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to team members to drive accountability and high performance.

Operations Excellence

  • Oversee daily production activities, ensuring smooth line operation and quick resolution of any production issues.
  • Identify opportunities for operational improvement and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and company safety policies.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Drive adherence to operational standards and continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement).

Financial Management

  • Develop and manage the budget for the production line, ensuring cost control and optimal resource utilization.
  • Track financial performance weekly and monthly; analyze variances and adjust plans as needed to meet financial targets.
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities through improved operational efficiency and waste reduction.

Talent & Organizational Development

  • Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing line operators and technicians.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members to enhance skills and promote career growth.
  • Lead cross-functional training to ensure team versatility and flexibility in managing production demands.
  • Ensure team proficiency in key tools and systems, including:
  • Small Work Team (Natural Work Team) improvement framework

  • Autonomous Maintenance

  • Focused Improvement
  • Root Cause and Corrective Action Systems
  • STPD (Standardized Problem Solving) tool

Collaboration & Strategic Partnerships

  • Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve production challenges.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, and product launches.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for production-related issues, ensuring alignment with broader plant objectives.
  • Engage in strategic planning with site leaders to ensure long-term operational success.

Qualifications
Education

  • Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.) required.
  • Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a 4-year STEM degree program.
  • Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferably in the food industry.

Demonstrated Proficiencies

  • Multiple examples of successfully delivering performance improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency.
  • Multiple examples of building organizational capabilities (team skill proficiency improvements, team promotions)
  • Multiple examples of solving issues to root cause and eliminating recurrence.
  • Multiple examples of deploying improvement tools and frameworks with measurable outcomes. (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma).

Preferred Proficiencies

  • Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations

Working Conditions/Physical Requirementsâ
(Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)
Position is characterized as active work. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; long periods of standing; telephone work and/or computer work as well as interactions with other employees and customers. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or touch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up toÂ

10 pounds.

 The employee must be capable of working in hot (100 °F) or cold (0 °F) environments for extended periods of time. Some travel will be necessary.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.