Packaging Production Leader

Simmons Pet Food; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an assigned production team, drive productivity, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in daily operations. You will schedule and track attendance, approve time off, coordinate between departments, and apply LEAN concepts to reduce waste while maintaining line speeds and yields.

A bachelor's degree or 4 years of related work experience with leadership exposure is required; experience in food processing is

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Willingness to lead and direct others.
• Experience in food processing is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years related work experience with 1 year leading role.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of front-line employees to meet daily production requirements.
• Schedules, tracks attendance, and approves time off for direct reports.
• Coordinates with other departments to optimize production processes.
• Maintains inventory records and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Applies LEAN concepts to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Skills

LEAN concepts

Leadership

Production knowledge

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years related work experience with 1 year leading role

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Simmons Pet Food in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an assigned production team, drive productivity, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in daily operations. You will schedule and track attendance, approve time off, coordinate between departments, and apply LEAN concepts to reduce waste while maintaining line speeds and yields.

A bachelor's degree or 4 years of related work experience with leadership exposure is required; experience in food processing is