Lean Production Supervisor – Dairy & Packaging

Chobani; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 61,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chobani in Twin Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Production Supervisor to directly supervise daily activities of the yogurt production and packaging team. You will coordinate shifts, plan schedules, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Success requires 2–4 years in production supervision, familiarity with lean methods, and strong communication and collaboration skills. This role offers full-time hours with competitive benefits and compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of production supervisor experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with HAACP/SQF & food safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean training and implementation of a Lean toolkit to include value stream management, Kanban, SMED, Kaizen, etc.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in production and processing of goods, batching, filling, and packaging
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goal
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues as they arise
• Observe work and monitor manufacturing equipment indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
• Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Collaborate with quality team on employee training to ensure food safety and product quality requirements are followed
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations, including Chobani work and safety procedures as well as ergonomics
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers
• Lead shift start-up meetings to ensure information is relayed between shifts
• Communicate employee performance expectations, provide coaching and conduct performance reviews
• Manage employee attendance information and hours worked in HR systems
• Participate in planning staffing levels, assist with hiring process, and onboard new employees
• Follow Chobani's safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Skills

Lean toolkit

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chobani in Twin Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Production Supervisor to directly supervise daily activities of the yogurt production and packaging team. You will coordinate shifts, plan schedules, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Success requires 2–4 years in production supervision, familiarity with lean methods, and strong communication and collaboration skills. This role offers full-time hours with competitive benefits and compensation.