Plant Supervisor

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC (CDFSW); Littlefield (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) company match up to 6%

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Résumé du poste

Select Milk Producers in the United States is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee intake, processing, and packaging operations across multiple production areas. You will work with the Plant Manager to plan staffing, enforce safety rules, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and product quality.

The role requires leadership experience in a dairy or manufacturing setting, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• A High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in a leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.

Responsabilités

• Supervise daily operation of receiving, separators, membrane filtration, pasteurization, drying, warehouse, and packaging.
• Monitor product specifications to ensure target goals are met.
• Identify and resolve process and equipment problems, using available resources to maintain productivity and quality.
• Manage employees' performance through establishing expectations and accountability.
• Completes and follows production plans by scheduling personnel and priorities.
• Ensure safety and quality programs are followed and training is provided to staff.

Connaissances

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Communication

MS Office

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Leadership/teaching experience

Description du poste

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you. "We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation.

We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Oversee the entire process of receiving, processing, and packaging, to include limited warehouse operations. Responsibilities include operating and cleaning of equipment, completion of production and quality related documentation in a clear concise manner and maintaining a sanitary working environment. Assist in managing company budgets and goals. Training new personnel in the proper operation of all equipment and associated functions. Enforce and ensure company policies, and safety procedures are adhered to. The Plant Supervisor will work closely with the Plant Manager and/or Plant Superintendent and is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising activities and employees in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory standards to meet requirements of established production schedules and achieve continuous improvement results. The Plant Supervisor is responsible for ensuring employees are trained, provided with appropriate tools, and have expectations provided in an appropriate manner and timely. This role will require effective and timely communication with the production team and departmental managers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supervising daily operation of product receiving, separators, membrane filtration, pasteurization, drying, warehouse, and packaging.
• Monitor product specifications to ensure target goals are being achieved.
• Identify and resolve process and equipment problems, using available resources to maintain productivity and quality.
• Manage employees' performance through establishing expectations, holding people accountable and developing a sense of urgency understanding when addressing operational needs or problems.
• Completes and follows up on production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, and monitoring progress.
• Participate in activities such as training and safety programs to enhance the overall effectiveness of the work area involved.
• Monitor the performance of the equipment to ensure product results within customer specifications. Correct and report deviations to Management.
• Review and execute company KPI's with Plant Management.
• Review product quality with Plant Management.
• Supervise training of new personnel.
• Review product quality with Management Team.
• Troubleshoot quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and report findings.
• Monitor chemical use during cleanup and ensure the proper rotation of products.
• Inform other departments of necessary changes or run conditions and report to Plant Manager any problem encountered, and then follow any further instructions from management.
• Be inspection ready.
• Perform post CIP inspections to ensure the cleanliness of equipment.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, of assigned items.
• Take inventory if necessary.
• Report violations of company policies, procedures, and working rules to Plant Manager.
• Enforce and follow all safety and working rules including code of conduct and workplace policies.
• Review monthly safety reports and attend safety meetings.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has employee supervisory responsibilities in the area of discipline.
• If there are employee problems, you are to report them to the Plant Manager.
• Have the responsibility of calling in employees if needed to cover a shift.
• Oversee the performance of the Plant Foreperson.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have the ability to trouble shoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math and statistical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams.
• Must be able to operate equipment efficiently.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and four years of experience in a leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required.
• Leadership, team development, coaching, and / or teaching experience.

As you pour milk over your cereal or add it your coffee, do you ever stop and think where does it come from? I know, silly question - cows! But have you ever thought further, like where do these cows live? How are they treated? Select Milk Producers, Inc. takes that guesswork out. You can rest assured that the more than 10 billion pounds of milk that Select Milk produces each year comes from innovative sustainable farming and extraordinary animal care and comfort. Select Milk formed in 1994 out of a desire by a group of family dairy producers to develop a national footprint for the perfect milk. Founded on honesty, trust, and quality, Select Milk believes in providing their customers with the highest quality fresh milk and doesn't settle for anything less. Select Milk believes in operating all aspects of their business with the highest standards, including its cooperative of 99 family dairy farm members. "We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."