Production Supervisor

PGI is a growing organic herb/spice/botanical importing and production company that utilizes extensive food safety, handling and management practices to ensure a quality product.

Position Summary:

Is accountable for directing plant production activities to produce quality products, at the lowest cost, consistent with company schedules and policies to fulfill customer requirements. Controls and effectively utilizes the production capacity, manpower and equipment and outside resources through planning, organizing and scheduling to minimize losses; works within the framework of the budget to optimize company profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production process
• Identify internal and external resources needed;
• Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed;
• Partner with Maintenance in the equipment selection process
• Monitor product standards in partnership with Quality dept requirements; implement quality-control programs;
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed;
• Identify training and development needs for team members.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
• Knowledge of machines and tools
• Bachelor’s Degree Desirable but not limited – Type: Engineering, technical or related field
• Preferred Attributes Food industry experience
• 2 years’ experience as a Production/Operations Supervisor
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaker is required)
• Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety
• Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group
• Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques
• Knowledge of raw materials, Knowledge of quality systems and standards, Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance

Founded in 2012, Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc. sources botanicals, herbs, and spices from organic farmers around the globe, processes them from our facilities in northern Nevada and The Netherlands, and supplies them to discerning manufacturers of organic foods, beverages, and Health & Beauty Aids, worldwide. Company leadership is comprised of active ownership complemented by a fresh group of seasoned executives with broad industry and entrepreneurial experience.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Health insurance with company contribution
• Dental and Vision insurance available
• 401(k) plan with match
• Plus a competitive base/draw with lucrative commission potential.

Pure Ground Ingredients is an Equal Opportunity Employer.