Plant Supervisor - Night Shift

Rangen Group; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellbeing Time

10 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Rangen Group is seeking a Night Shift Plant Supervisor to lead pet food production and quality operations, coordinating plant operators, warehouse staff, and machine operators. The role emphasizes Food Safety compliance, staff development, and efficient production in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in manufacturing lead roles, 1+ year as a supervisor, and solid experience with ERP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of manufacturing lead experience.
• 1+ years of manufacturing supervisor experience.
• ERP systems knowledge; Intermediate Excel; strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate activities of all pet food production, quality, and manufacturing.
• Supervise plant operators, warehouse, and machine operator personnel.
• Assure daily use & practice of Food Safety Systems.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the pet food production.
• Confer with other managers to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and locations.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Supervisor experience

ERP systems

Excel

MS Office

Team building

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Why Join the Rangen Group?

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety-first organization, and we make our customers and employees priority.

Description

The formal job description is below but first let me ask you a few questions:

• Are you looking to build your career with a rapidly growing pet, livestock & aquaculture nutrient manufacturer where your ideas and contributions can make a real impact from day one? We are a proud American Manufacturer.
• Do you want abundant growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand?
• Are you excited by joining a business on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice, where innovation and ambition are encouraged?
• Would you value working in an environment where passion for quality products, and continuous improvement drive everything we do?
• Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, high-energy team who provides very rich benefits and takes their employees wellbeing in mind?

Position Summary

The Night Shift Plant Supervisor will manage and coordinate activities of all pet food production, quality, and manufacturing. Supervise plant operators, warehouse, and machine operator personnel. Assure daily use & practice of Food Safety Systems. A professional individual with strong leadership and organization skills who excels at building relationships, encourages staff growth and development, and has experience in all aspects of a plant operation with an eye for efficient production methods and an understanding of best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and coordinate activities of all pet food production, quality, and manufacturing.
• Supervise plant operators, warehouse, and machine operator personnel.
• Assure daily use & practice of Food Safety Systems.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the pet food production, such as plant operators, warehouse and machine operator personnel.
• Confer with other managers to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and locations.
• Conduct the morning meeting for production. Lead daily safety Tool Talk.
• Maintain timecards and attendance records, as well as working personnel folders for each direct report.
• Oversee employee coaching, training, and performance conversation. Including corrective actions and feedback conversations.
• Plan and establish with the Location Manager work schedules and production sequences to meet production goals. Communicate assignments to the production crew.
• Oversee the hiring, terminating, advising, training, and reviewing of employees.
• Investigate discrepancies in daily production.
• Maintain paperwork and logs, including anything pertaining to production records.
• Report material, product, or equipment defects/malfunctions, assure cleanliness and safety.
• Demonstrate equipment operations, as well as work and safety procedures to new employees.
• Observe work and monitor all other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production, processing, and food safety standards.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems and concerns.
• Report all equipment, facility, personnel, safety, and other issues immediately.
• Serve as backup to all positions under your direct report; and other positions as required.
• Monitor incoming materials needed for production.
• Responsible for reporting production safety problems to management, up to and including stopping a production line.
• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, FDA and OSHA guidelines, as well as Federal and State laws governing the workplace.
• Occasionally fill in as day shift supervisor when required for coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• 2-3 years of manufacturing lead experience.
• 1+ years of manufacturing supervisor experience.
• Pet food manufacturing experience helpful.
• Intermediate Excel knowledge.
• In depth knowledge of ERP systems.
• Intermediate computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office suites.
• A professional individual with strong leadership and organization skills.
• A team player who excels at building relationships and encourages staff growth and development.
• A creative individual with experience in all aspects of a plant operation with an eye for efficient production methods and an understanding of best practices.
• Prioritizing multiple tasks for the best production efficiencies.
• Motivating and creating a unified team.
• Ability to efficiently manage production costs and align these costs to volume-produced.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Ability to implement and oversee company policy regarding Feed Safety & worker safety.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• An individual with a high level of integrity who will represent the Company well.
• A relationship-building individual that can communicate strong production organizational skills.
• Connecting effectively with suppliers, customers, and co-workers.
• Partnering with others to achieve the same goal.
• Enthusiasm in creating a positive attitude in the work environment.
• An individual that wants to grow and take on new opportunities with the business.

Benefits

• Rangen Group offers a rich and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match up to 6%, competitive PTO, Wellbeing Time, 10 company-paid holidays, and additional benefits designed to support you and your family.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Rangen, LLC Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Rangen, LLC considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.