Production & Packaging Supervisor

Darling International Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling International Inc. is seeking a Production & Packaging Supervisor in Dubuque, Iowa. The role involves overseeing warehouse inventory and supervising approximately 12 production employees to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of supervisory experience in warehousing or manufacturing, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively. A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• 2+ years of warehousing or manufacturing/production experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse inventory and staff.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stocks.
• Supervise Grinding and Blending production operations.
• Train employees and plan work schedules.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Proficient with data entry and inventory software

Education

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Tools

JDE system

Inventory management software

Job description

Summary

The Production & Packaging Supervisor will oversee warehouse inventory and staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors inventory levels at the outside warehouses to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained.
• Ensures blends are prepared on timely basis to meet customer needs.
• Assists in establishing operational procedures for warehouse and inventory activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing product, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Assists in the responsibility for the physical condition and sanitation of a food warehouse and warehouse equipment.
• Ability to use JDE system effectively to control, adjust, consume, and move inventory.
• Consistent with corporate policies, supervises and coordinates Grinding and Blending production operations.
• Organizes procedures and operates to accomplish objectives in accordance with production schedule. Optimizes the use of available manpower, skills, and techniques to expedite workload in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
• Assists in developing, supporting and maintaining an effective relationship with the QA dept.
• Adheres to all departmental and company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains time and production records, and coordinates cycle counts and physical inventory programs.
• Works with operators to implement and sustain 5S principles in the Grinding and Blending area.
• Follows all food safety procedures and practices to promote our food safety culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with data entry and inventory software and systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directs the supervision of approximately 12 production employees.
• Coordinates schedule with Operations Coordinator.
• Responsible for training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Assists Warehouse Manager with interviewing and hiring opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• 2+ years of warehousing or manufacturing/production experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge and use of inventory management software and other organizational computer applications.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Occasionally exposed to cold, heat, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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