We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious leader to oversee operations as we scale up our novel process and expand shifts. We’re well-funded and at the early Series-A stage, so you will have the opportunity to be part of creating and growing our values-first, mission-driven company.

Work Schedule

• Swing shift: Nights and weekends as required when company adds additional shifts. First three months will be primarily day shifts (4x10s or 5x8s); possible adjustment towards 4x12s after, including evening or night shifts. Preference for a candidate that is comfortable with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Possess a positive attitude towards safety and actively promote a safety-first culture among team members.
• Operate plant machinery and control process parameters.
• Maintain qualification on numerous aspects of Savor’s processing facility.
• Supervisor fellow shift workers operating concurrently on various processing steps and provide assistance during upset conditions
• Supervise and contribute to the operation of plant machinery and control process parameters.
• Supervise and contribute to setting up, operate, and clean production equipment including but not limited to tanks, pumps and valves.
• Ensure proper sample collection and coordinate with QA/QC as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement of processes to improve safety and quality and increase the productivity of the plant.
• Cleaning & Housekeeping activities.
• Attend various mandatory safety and departmental meetings, lead additional meetings for shift personnel
• Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved.
• Train operators on proper procedures and safety protocols
• Serve as the primary point of contact between shifts, ensuring smooth shift handovers and continuity of operations
• Document production data, create shift reports, and maintain accurate records
• Work effectively with others as a team and ensure positive and productive work relationships are maintained within the department and company.
• Assist other personnel as needed and will perform other duties essential to the department as requested by your supervisor.
• Any other process-related duties, as required.

Qualifications/Skills

• Required: Associate degree in Process Technology or similar with 3 years experience OR minimum 7 years’ experience as a Process Operator or similar, including at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals a must.
• Ability to lift 50 Ibs on a continuous basis.
• Previous food processing experience in a GMP environment required, including knowledge of GMP and HACCP programs
• Exceptional mechanical aptitude
• Previous forklift operation experience required
• Ability to perform and oversee cleaning and housekeeping activities
• Strong leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Experience with production scheduling and staff coordination
• Open to continual learning, team-player
• Must be willing to work a full 12-hour shift on swing schedule
• Must be able to work mostly indoors and in seasonally hot temperatures.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.