Fermentation Operations Leader - Elevate Safety & Quality

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; Catnip (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. is seeking a Production Supervisor for Fermentation Operations to oversee daily fermentation production and supervise Fermentation Associates.

You will coordinate staffing, schedules, inventory, and process compliance to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing performance. You will partner with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to meet goals, drive continuous improvement, and maintain a safe, productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred for supervisory roles.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, production, fermentation, or related operational experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in feed, grain, supplement, food, fermentation, or similar environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including 12-hour shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Fermentation Associates and direct daily activities.
• Coordinate staffing and production schedules to meet operational goals.
• Monitor production performance, fermentation processes, and quality standards.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to employees.
• Ensure safety procedures, GMPs, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor inventories of raw materials and production resources.
• Investigate and resolve production, quality, inventory, equipment, and personnel issues.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to improve efficiency.
• Support preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure manufacturing areas are clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing Ops

Fermentation

Production Equipment

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

GMP/Quality

Inventory Management

D365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Operations/Supply Chain/Business

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. is seeking a Production Supervisor for Fermentation Operations to oversee daily fermentation production and supervise Fermentation Associates.

You will coordinate staffing, schedules, inventory, and process compliance to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing performance. You will partner with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to meet goals, drive continuous improvement, and maintain a safe, productive work environment.