Careers

Supervisor in Training

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is looking to take their career to the next level with our new Supervisor in Training opening.

This position will work with selected operational leaders to learn various managerial and operational responsibilities and duties with the goal to be promoted to a supervisor. The position will be assigned to key leaders at the Cader Warehouse or Lakeville Plant over a defined timeline.

In this role the Supervisor in Training will assist with leading the teams in delivering positive results against performance objectives on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

As a purpose-driven, certified B corporation, Clover is leading the way for conscious businesses by demonstrating care for all stakeholders and moving the world forward. We are committed to lowering our environmental impact and meeting our sustainability targets, by providing kids and adults with healthy, nutritious, and delicious products that are made with care for animals, people, and the planet.

Salary range: $66,700 to $79,700 per year pending DOE

Supervisor in Training overview:

During the first 6 months, the Supervisor Trainee will have periodic assessments such as performance appraisals, verbal feedback and tests to evaluate the trainee’s success in the program. In order to continue with the program, the trainee will be required to exceed the expected standards for the program.

Responsibilities

Assigned to various supervisors and managers to learn, plan and direct the work of the organization.
Act as a point of contact and key backup if the supervisor in not onsite.
Bring guidance to the crew for system, process and product problem solving
Make necessary adjustments to the crewing to meet business needs and address any unforeseen challenges that may arise
Provide ongoing process improvement ideas and concepts to generate greater efficiencies to the overall department
Assist with employee training and provide ongoing oversight to standard operating procedures
Assist with the oversite of warehouse and or production staff by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Champion an environment of Safety First
Maintain departmental records as defined by the Operational Teams.
Support operations in meeting compliance standards for SQF
Evaluate work activities and develop process improvement ideas
Training will be provided to review reports, performance metrics and documentation.
Attend periodic evaluations and feedback meetings.
Learn company systems to analyze and understand operational transactions, sales and inventory activity.
With management guidance, develop and implement actions to improve productivity, safety and profitability.

What You Bring to the Team

Strong team leadership and safety focus
Ability to actively work cross functionally at 2 locations (warehouse and production)
Demonstrated analysis and assessment capabilities
Strong working knowledge of the production line and warehouse procedures
Experience working with ERP systems and shop floor handhelds
Good working knowledge of Customer Service, Logistics, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Time management, project management and problem solving skills
Experience with Google Office Products, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Experience in refrigerated distribution and logistics (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy or Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain and or combination of work experience in a related field
3 years of operations experience in warehousing, distribution or production (preferred)

Pursuant to Clover Sonoma’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy, applicants to this position are required to take and pass a drug test with results satisfactory to the Company following a conditional offer of employment and before commencing work.

We value Clover Sonoma’s company culture and values and an ideal candidate would: Have an overwhelmingly positive attitude; Value and listen to other team members; Possess the aptitude for creative problem solving and critical thinking; and Have the courage to do the right thing even when difficult or unpopular.

About Clover Sonoma

Third-generation family owned and operated, Clover Sonoma is recognized as a leader at the forefront of the dairy industry with their full line of conventional and organic dairy products. The Petaluma-based company in California’s beautiful Sonoma County has always held themselves to higher industry standards and is a dairy with many firsts. Clover was the first dairy in the United States to become American Humane Certified for the humane treatment of their animals, the first to switch to a 100% plant based, renewable carton and the first milk brand to launch a post-consumer recycled (PCR) gallon milk jug, made with 30% recycled plastic. In addition, Clover holds their partnership of family-owned dairy farms to a higher standard with its own unique Clover Promise of Excellence — a set of regulations to ensure the highest level of animal welfare, product quality, and sustainability measures are followed.

Clover is also known for their involvement in the community, giving back at least 5% of annual profits through Clover Cares and most notably their infamous mascot, Clo the Cow, whose witty puns and billboards have been delighting Northern California for over 50 years! With a history of ‘do-gooding’ built into their DNA, Clover was proud to become a Certified B Corporation® in 2016 – meaning that we use business as a force for good by putting people and planet alongside profit.

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