Manufacturing Supervisor (Formulation)

Missouri Ag Connection; Saint Joseph (MO); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Night Shift Manufacturing Supervisor (Formulation) to lead formulation operations on the night shift and drive safety, quality, and performance.

The role oversees EC and SC herbicide production and insecticide output, building a high-performing team. The position reports to packaging leadership and requires 3-5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in formulation operations, preferably chemical, agricultural, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and manage performance.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration across multiple functions.
• Ability to work night shift and provide additional support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce EHS programs, ensuring policy compliance and proactive safety behaviors.
• Supervise and develop production staff, including coaching and performance management.
• Oversee formulation operations to meet production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Ensure proper materials management, including raw materials availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and quality systems.
• Support implementation of new equipment, processes, and product introductions.
• Monitor and report on production performance with accurate shift reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Formulation ops

Team development

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor (Formulation)Job Summary

The Night Shift Manufacturing Supervisor (Formulation) provides leadership for formulation operations on night shift at the St. Joseph, MO facility, supporting EC and SC herbicides as well as insecticide production. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, and operational performance while leading and developing a high-performing team. The position partners closely with packaging leadership to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.

3rd Shift: Hours: 9:30pm - 6:30am Monday - Friday

Salary range: 70,800 - 123,900

In most cases, candidates who are offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, ensuring compliance with policies and proactive safety behaviors.
• Supervise and develop production staff, including coaching, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Oversee formulation operations to meet production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Ensure proper materials management, including availability of raw materials and finished goods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and best operating practices.
• Support implementation of new equipment, processes, and product introductions.
• Monitor and report on production performance, ensuring accurate documentation and shift reporting.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in formulation operations, preferably within chemical, agricultural, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and manage performance.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions.
• Ability to work night shift and provide additional support as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of process safety management and quality management systems.
• Experience working with chemical formulations or batch processing environments.

Working Conditions

This role operates primarily in a manufacturing environment and requires regular presence on the production floor. Responsibilities may include standing, walking, and responding to operational issues during night shift hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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