2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Sanimax; South Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 5%

3% quarterly bonus

Base bonus potential up to 10%

Job summary

Sanimax is hiring a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor for our South St. Paul site, working Monday–Friday, 2pm–10:30pm. Base salary ranges from $75,000 to $94,000 with a bonus potential up to 10% and a 3% quarterly bonus.

401(k) match up to 5% complements competitive benefits as the company celebrates 85+ years in business. The role manages receiving, unloading and processing of raw materials, driving performance and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Preferred Technical or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Previous experience in managing and supervising a production team in a manufacturing and continuous process environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety initiatives and programs are being carried out.
• Maintain a highly trained and motivated workforce.
• Complete individual performance evaluations.
• Ensure equipment such as boilers, air scrubbers and other process equipment is operated efficiently.
• Generate an annual operations budget for production labor.
• Ensure facilities, fleet, and grounds meet safety and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate inspections with Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Employee development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering/Operations degree (preferred)

Job description

Sanimax is looking to hire a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in our South St. Paul location. Schedule is Monday‑Friday, 2pm to 10:30pm.

Why Join Sanimax? Base salary range of $75,000 to $94,000 (based on experience). Bonus potential up to 10%. Competitive benefits to include a 401(k) match up to 5% and a 3% quarterly bonus. Stable company that has been in business for 85+ years.

Position Purpose

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing production operations by empowering and motivating employees to function as a team in the areas of receiving, unloading and processing of raw materials to accomplish the company’s objectives.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Ensure that safety initiatives and programs as directed by the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator are being carried out
• Maintain a highly trained and motivated workforce
• Complete individual performance evaluations
• Ensure that all equipment including the boilers, air scrubbers and other process equipment is operated in an efficient manner
• Generate an annual operations budget for all production labor
• Ensure that the fleet, processing facilities, and building and grounds are maintained in a manner which meets all company and government safety and environmental requirements
• In coordination with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager ensure that all daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly inspections get completed as required

Leadership Competencies

• Drives operational performance through initiative, coaching, training, delegation and accountability in addressing opportunities and problems.
• Looks for and implements improvement opportunities.
• Takes responsibility for own personal growth and development.
• Fosters open and consistent communication with own work team and other work groups including but not limited to Production Planner and support Team, Transportation, Procurement and Finished Goods Sales Team.
• Coaches and develops employees through constructive feedback and facilitation of professional growth.
• Fosters teamwork.
• Ability to take action and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Preferred Technical or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Previous experience in managing and supervising a production team in a manufacturing and continuous process environment.

About Sanimax: Sanimax reclaims used cooking oil, meat & organic by‑products from the agri‑food industry, then transforms them into industrial ingredients that will be used to manufacture everyday items. Sanimax has been in business for 85+ years and our mission is to reclaim, renew and return for a greener future.

At Sanimax, we see strength in diversity and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.