Lead Processing Shift Supervisor

Nutrition 101, LLC; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Wage

Performance Bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness Programs

Telemedicine

401k with up to 4% Match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Collaborative Work Environment

Employee Empowerment Program

Job summary

The Processing Shift Supervisor at Nutrition 101 LLC oversees production operations for the assigned shift, ensuring safety, efficiency and adherence to quality standards. The Shift Supervisor leads staff, manages workflow, resolves issues in real time, and acts as the key contact for shift performance.

Responsibilities include upholding company policies, training crew on procedures, completing daily checklists, coordinating with maintenance and scheduling, and driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6–12 months of lead/advanced operator experience in manufacturing/processing.
• Certification (or ability to obtain) in forklift operation, yard truck/yard dog operation, and safe operation of plant processing equipment.
• Strong operational knowledge of extruders, balers, conveyors, pumps, pressure washers, and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read production schedules, prioritize tasks, and adjust workflow to meet shifting operational demands.
• Solid understanding of food/feed safety requirements, sanitation standards, and quality control expectations.
• Experience in completing and reviewing production records, count sheets, shift reports, and compliance documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including coaching, training, accountability, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Understand, uphold, and communicate regularly the Company’s vision, mission and core values.
• Maintain strict adherence to all Company policies, processes and procedures in accordance with the Employee Manual, the Safety Manual, and The Animal Food Safety Plan.
• Has served as a Shift Leader for at least 3 months and is certified and competent in Fork Truck operations, Yard Dawg, and in the safe operation of all 101 Equipment.
• Certified/able to operate extruder, baler, conveyor, pressure washer, pumps, and refrigeration.
• Supervise and organize the entire shift; able to step in for any role under - Shift Lead, Shift Operator, Processing Shift Associate.
• Review load scheduling and understand scheduling priorities.
• Process loads completely and efficiently.
• Know how to operate all equipment efficiently and understand when it needs maintenance.
• Confirm documentation and math totals are correct for every load on shift; confirm all paperwork is correct for shift.
• Train crew: be knowledgeable on latest procedures and confirm self and crew understands them.
• Complete daily supervisor checklist & cleaning checklists.
• Communicate with team, off-going/on-coming shifts, and leadership.
• Manage employees (confirm staffing, write-ups, attendance issues). Communicate days off.
• Able to perform all duties of Shift Leads, Operators, and New Employees.
• Attend all Company meetings and trainings as directed by management.
• Pursue and recommend industry and leadership development training programs for review.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Team management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Yard Dawg

Extruder

Baler

Conveyor

Pumps

Refrigeration

Job description

The Processing Shift Supervisor at Nutrition 101 LLC oversees production operations for the assigned shift, ensuring safety, efficiency and adherence to quality standards. The Shift Supervisor leads staff, manages workflow, resolves issues in real time, and acts as the key contact for shift performance.

Responsibilities include upholding company policies, training crew on procedures, completing daily checklists, coordinating with maintenance and scheduling, and driving continuous improvement