Dairy Production Team Leader

Midwest Yogurt Inc; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Retirement plans

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family, is hiring a Production Supervisor based in Murfreesboro, TN. Under the supervision of the Production Manager, you will direct activities in Production, Maintenance and Quality Control to meet safety standards and production schedules.

You will lead and develop hourly staff, coordinate repair work with maintenance, and partner with site leaders to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field 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.
• Strong communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer knowledge with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing systems.

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

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family, is hiring a Production Supervisor based in Murfreesboro, TN. Under the supervision of the Production Manager, you will direct activities in Production, Maintenance and Quality Control to meet safety standards and production schedules.

You will lead and develop hourly staff, coordinate repair work with maintenance, and partner with site leaders to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.