A good food story is built on layers—inside, where quality and performance excel, and outside, where artistry shines. Through IRCA Group’s diverse capabilities, premium ingredients, and innovative solutions, they empower chefs and the food industry to create without limits, making the extraordinary simple at every step.
IRCA Group is a global leader in high-quality food ingredient production, specializing in chocolates, creams, fillings, fruits, pistachios, and chocolate and sugar decorations. Its brands include: IRCA since 1919, Dobla, JoyGelato, Ravifruit, Cesarin, Domori and Graffiti Sprinkles, each with its own unique history, specialties and positioning in the market.
With over 100 years of Italian heritage, IRCA operates 21 production facilities across Europe, the U.S., and Vietnam, serving customers in more than 100 countries. With more than 2,000 employees globally, IRCA Group continues its focus on expansion via acquisition and organic growth. With strong support from Advent, the private equity firm that acquired IRCA in 2022, IRCA Americas is expanding its footprint with new and increased domestic capabilities, particularly in chocolate, fillings, and decorations. In the US, IRCA Group has offices and manufacturing facilities near Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis. In 2023 IRCA Group had a combined revenue of €1 billion.
Senior Production Supervisor
Irca Group seeks an experienced and highly motivated Senior Production Supervisor to oversee and lead our supervisory and production team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety, quality control, and production efficiency, with a proven ability to manage and motivate a diverse team. This role is crucial for ensuring our products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and safety, while meeting production goals. We are requiring someone to work onsite daily at our Plant located in Affton, MO.
Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of production supervisors and line workers. Conduct performance reviews, provide training, and foster a positive and safe working environment.
Production Oversight: Oversee daily production activities to ensure all products are manufactured efficiently, on time, and in compliance with company standards and regulations.
Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve performance based on the key performance indicators
Operational efficiency measuring uptime performance. To achieve world class uptime, constantly determine sources of unnecessary downtimes in changeover, breakdown, quality procedures and organization. Monitor shift performance, coach team on that basis, constantly seek ways to improve through observations, data gathering, problem solving working groups and initiation of appropriate actions
Quality and Food Safety: Implement and monitor all food safety and quality control programs, including HACCP and GMPs. Ensure all products meet or exceed regulatory and company quality standards.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. Analyze production data to make informed decisions.
Safety and Compliance: Enforce all safety protocols and company policies to maintain a safe and compliant workplace. Investigate and report on any accidents or incidents.
Inventory and Scheduling: Collaborate with other departments to manage raw material inventory, production schedules, and finished goods to meet demand.
Effectively contribute to problem resolution by participating in and/or leading PSG efforts
Swiftly communicate within the department with other shifts, maintenance, engineering, and plant manager about conditions which require attention or decisions
Other related tasks, as required.
Requirements:
Experience: A minimum of 7 + years of experience in a production supervision role within the manufacturing industry, preferably food.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, GMPs) and quality assurance standards.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with production management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program
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