Packaging Supervisor - Days

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

• Posted on September 17, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Dubuque, IA 52002, USA

• On-site
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PACKA048751

Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Leads an assigned production team to achieve goals and problem solve while demonstrating a commitment to employees safety, teamwork, and product quality. Responsible for product processing, packaging, and storage in compliance with FDA, USDA, and Simmons rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Leads a team of front-line employees. Effectively communicates with and motivates employees in order to drive productivity and achieve company goals. Supervises employees to maintain discipline, teamwork, and safety so that daily production requirements are met. Responsible for scheduling, tracking attendance, and reviewing and approving time off for their direct reports. Responsible for work effort and appraisal of personnel.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in processing and/or the development of a product or a service. Maintains inventory records. Requisitions ingredients and/or supplies as necessary to meet delivery schedules. Evaluates materials and products to maintain organizational standards. Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities between departments.

Manages and utilizes various production reports. Reviews daily production against customer requirements. Interprets, understands, and manages reports within responsible area such as throughput, yield, etc. Meets production requirements while maintaining appropriate line speeds and efficiency ensuring quality products. Accomplishes all paperwork in accordance with established time frames or record keeping requirements.

Emphases a safe work environment. Promotes a safe work environment as well as meets safety requirements complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons, OSHA, and various government agencies concerning safety, environment, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.

Creates a continuous improvement culture. Fosters a continuous improvement culture for direct reports. Ensures operations are being performed appropriately in order to improve processes and to continually find ways to drive out waste. Applies LEAN concepts and procedures to the day-to-day production operations. Accomplishes quality performance which meets or exceeds all line, department, facility, company, and USDA/FDA guidelines or grading process for a total quality program and customer relations. Communicates at all levels in order to meet production expectations. Collaborates with the functional areas of operations such as Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, Shipping and others. Communicates at all levels to maximize processing of the highest quality product at the lowest cost possible.

Manages employees. Directs and supervises employees' work activities and monitors work performance. Collaborates with Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommends compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by facility.

Travel: May travel to other local facilities.

Technical Experience: Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction required. Must be able to read and write English. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource management, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Must be familiar with computers and be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Industry Experience: Preferred experience within a food processing organization.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or 4 years related work experience with a minimum of 1 year experience in a leading role included in the 4 years related work experience.

Preferred Education: N/A

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