Processing Supervisor: Lead Operations & Safety on the Line

Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC; Kalona (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC seeks a Processing Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the processing line, including loader, machine operations, packing, and pallet building. You will ensure safe and efficient operation in line with GMP, HACCP and SQF standards to meet daily output and quality goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, training for packers and operators, managing schedules, documenting inspections, and coordinating with maintenance and HR to resolve issues and improve

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and GMP.
• Ability to manage schedules and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employee compliance with health and safety standards
• Promote and develop employee relations and communications on the processing line
• Maintain a smooth flow on the processing floor
• Responsible for the processing employee rotation schedule
• Responsible for tracking time-clock exceptions, weekly timesheets and PTO request approvals
• Conducts periodic performance reviews
• New employee orientation, development, and training for packers, machine operators, loader operators and pallet builders
• Assist with disciplinary investigations
• Attend regular safety meetings
• Coordinate First Report of Injuries with First Responders and Human Resources Generalist
• Conduct accident and near-miss investigations
• Assist with compliance and recordkeeping
• Conduct and document daily and weekly inspections
• Act as a liaison between maintenance and the Director of Plant Operations
• Comply with SQF, HACCP and GMP requirements at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Database management

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC seeks a Processing Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the processing line, including loader, machine operations, packing, and pallet building. You will ensure safe and efficient operation in line with GMP, HACCP and SQF standards to meet daily output and quality goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, training for packers and operators, managing schedules, documenting inspections, and coordinating with maintenance and HR to resolve issues and improve