Manufacturing Area Supervisor

Job DescriptionAre you an experienced manufacturing leader driven to bring cutting-edge solutions to a rapidly growing industry? As an Area Supervisor at Suterra, you'll drive process control and oversee, support, and coach a dynamic team of individuals, making an impact by producing products that support sustainable agriculture. This position is based in our Bend, Oregon headquarters and requires onsite presence Monday – Friday 5:00 am-3:30 pm.  The training process for the Area Supervisor role is as follows:For the first 9-14 months- your focus will be on learning! You will be taught how to operate all areas of manufacturing so you can better support your team, jump in if needed, and understand expectations.Focus on learning all the tools necessary to eventually oversee your assigned area(s) of manufacturing.You will gain experience in all aspects of our operation including production area oversight, supply chain logistics, quality control, engineering support projects, and continuous improvement projects.  Pay Structure:Starting pay is $25.00-$28.00 per hour dependent on experience Schedule includes weekly overtime Upon achieving full sign-off and proficiency in all training areas, you will be promoted to Manufacturing Area Supervisor with a compensation increase.Be expected to uphold and maintain company standards within your Manufacturing Team. This includes fielding questions, conducting check- ins/difficult conversations, editing timesheets, etc.Lead cross-training efforts to improve the overall capability of the team.Identify/Support and spearhead process improvements to increase Safety, Quality, and Efficiency.Support logistics both internationally and domestically.Coordinate with cross-functional groups including Safety, Quality, R&D, Engineering, and Sourcing.Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 (ERP) to control all aspects of the operation including inventory control, labor utilization, product costings, and finished goods.Tracking performance metrics and mastery for your team on different areas of manufacturing and production, as well as develop proposals to optimize workflows.