Mission Produce

JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

REPORTS TO: SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

LOCATION: LAREDO, TX

Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America, China, Europe and the Netherlands, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the effective planning, directing, and coordinating of the day-to-day operations to meet the facility production and bagging requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Plan, supervise, and direct the daily production operations.

§ Communicate daily with General Manager, Shipping Manager, Ripening Manager, and QA Supervisor on the status and quality of the product.

§ Review daily and weekly bagging orders to create and execute the bagging schedule.

§ Drive communication with Mission Corporate on order status.

§ Lead a team of floor helpers in day to day production functions including bagging, restacking, and repacking product.

§ Understand customer specifications.

§ Understand inventory management and FiFo process for fruit utilization.

§ Train and develop team members per Mission Produce standard operating procedures.

§ Schedule and oversee the preventative maintenance of bagging machines.

§ All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

§ High School Diploma or 2 years of relevant experience.

§ Ability to be flexible with hours.

§ Effective interpersonal communication skills.

§ Experienced in Microsoft Office.

§ Bilingual in English and Spanish.

§ Forklift experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

§ Ability to lift or move 25 to 50 pounds.

§ Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment from 34°F – 42°F.

§ Safely work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.