Lead Freeze-Dry Production Supervisor – Pet Food

Golden Careers; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and direct manufacturing operations in the Raw area. The role focuses on safety, GMP, quality and mentoring a team of hourly employees while achieving production goals.

You will utilize scheduling tools, monitor yield and quality, and ensure compliance with policies. Candidates should have 2+ years of supervisory experience and ERP familiarity, preferably in pet or food production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience in food/pet food production is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor large hourly teams.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize production scheduling tools to direct and maintain daily operations within assigned area.
• Execute routine operations of assigned area, ensuring direct reports are following policies and procedures related to employee and food safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor production outcomes, quantity and quality to ensure customer and food safety requirements are within specifications.
• Oversee the quality standards within respective area; ensure quality standards are being followed and address deviations as necessary.
• Perform audits for quality and safety; share results with others and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Responsible for ensuring work instructions, process and procedures are being followed.
• Develop, supervise and provide coaching to direct reports, including coaching company values and guiding principles for the facility.
• Understand and manage the production budget for assigned area; collaborate with other Production Supervisors on the overall production budget.
• Must know and understand what the production line standard rate is and be able to interpret and explain KPIs to management.
• Must be able to know and understand yield performance and standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

ERP systems

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and direct manufacturing operations in the Raw area. The role focuses on safety, GMP, quality and mentoring a team of hourly employees while achieving production goals.

You will utilize scheduling tools, monitor yield and quality, and ensure compliance with policies. Candidates should have 2+ years of supervisory experience and ERP familiarity, preferably in pet or food production.