Dairy Production Lead - Team, Safety & Growth

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Paid Time Off from Day One

Education Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc. in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead production, maintenance, and quality control teams, ensuring safe, efficient output.

You will report to the Production Manager and drive productivity, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement while coordinating with other site leaders and HR. Experience in dairy manufacturing and SAP is valued.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required.
• 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment is required; dairy/cheese experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a large team of hourly associates is required.
• Proficient computer knowledge with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work various shifts while maintaining flexibility with hours, including weekends and on call as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Implements and enforces safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs, and initiatives.
• Partner with the Production Manager and other site leaders to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety, and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.
• Meet production schedules in order to achieve business goals.
• Assures production yields and efficiencies are met as defined by budgetary and corporate standards.
• Provides direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Proactively communicates and coordinates with other supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources.
• Builds strong working relationships and fosters positive collaboration within the team and cross-functionally.
• Trains and develops team members through mentoring/coaching. Partners with Production Manager and HR on employee and labor relations issues.
• Partners with Production Manager and maintenance team to coordinate repair work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Coaching

Team motivation

Problem solving

Adaptability

Flexibility

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc. in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead production, maintenance, and quality control teams, ensuring safe, efficient output.

You will report to the Production Manager and drive productivity, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement while coordinating with other site leaders and HR. Experience in dairy manufacturing and SAP is valued.