1st Shift Supervisor

Neogen Corporation; Town of Randolph (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food safety solutions seeks a 1st Shift Supervisor to oversee production staff and ensure adherence to safety policies. The role involves training, managing KPIs, and improving efficiency. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of supervisory experience in a production environment and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of supervisory experience in production required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety policies are followed and assist in new policy preparation.
• Train and manage production staff, track daily KPI performance.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and material flow issues.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Analytical

Education

Supervisory Experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

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1st Shift Schedule:

Mon-Wed: 6:00am-6:00pm

Thurs: 6:00am-11:30am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assure all safety policies are consistently followed at all times and assist in the preparation of any new safety policies.
• Possess a strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Train, direct, and help manage the activities of production staff. Create and participate in training programs/communications for improvement in current processes and for new manufacturing equipment.
• Provide leadership and direction for shift manufacturing employees as directed by management and in accordance with Neogen policies. Own and track daily KPI performance (OEE, production rates, defects).
• Quality Defect Rate – Measure and address nonconformance issues.
• OEE Improvement – Maximize machine uptime and efficiency.
• Assign personnel to specific production lines maximizing resources and cross training personnel.
• Troubleshoot and solve production equipment and material flow issues in innovative ways.
• Occasionally operate material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks and barrel handlers.
• Develop and/or modify new and existing work instructions. (SOP’s)
• Direct inventory control through work order reconciliation, spot checking inventory, and conducting count backs.
• Assist with identifying areas to improve efficiency. Progressively research and occasionally implement production line, packaging, and formulation changes to gain efficiency and quality.
• Provide input to the continuous development and maintenance of the production schedule. Provide assistance and leadership for other projects and duties as assigned by manufacturing management.
• Hold daily Tier 1 accountability meetings (safety, quality, production).
• Utilizes documented coaching and dialogued conversations to give professional evaluations and developmental feedback to their direct reports that aligns with the Neogen culture.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

At least 5-10 years of supervisory experience, especially in a production environment or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and listen.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is required to climb ladders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform all job functions associated with this job, including bending, pinching, gripping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
  
  

Additional Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Cultural Savvy: Demonstrates and lives One Neogen Pillars of Trust; Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect and Service through all actions, behaviors, and communication.
• Analytical: Collects and researches data such as material inventory and transfers.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect. Keep commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values. Maintains confidentiality.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organization’s goals and values.
• Planning / Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Reports and advocates solutions for potentially unsafe conditions.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence legibly in English.
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of Order processing systems, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works near moving parts and is occasionally exposed to cold and warm conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, though earplugs must be worn in specified areas. Airborne dust and product aromas/smell is typical.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations.

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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