Production Supervisor

Tessenderlo Group; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Job summary

PB Leiner is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Davenport, IA site to lead gelatin production on a designated shift. You will supervise 15–20 union operators, uphold safety, quality, and cost targets, and work a 4 on 4 off schedule with 12-hour nights (5:00pm–1:00am).

Occasional Fridays may apply when covering shifts. Responsibilities include leading shift meetings, enabling effective handoffs, and coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and EHS to ensure compliant, efficient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in production supervision.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic data handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift with hands-on, results-driven supervision for 15–20 union operators.
• Ensure safety, quality, food safety, environmental and cost targets are met.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS and Operations Leadership.
• Run shift kickoff meetings, provide clear handoffs, and maintain KPI visibility.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance and process improvements to minimize downtime.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 85000 - yearly

Company Description

PB Leiner is one of the world’s leading producers of high quality gelatins and collagen peptides. We supply a growing market in food, pharma, health nutrition and technical applications. In all our efforts, we strive to be The Clear Solution for our customers. We spot and exploit opportunities, and try to anticipate future trends for them. We pursue outstanding quality and choice, as well as smooth delivery. We have a global presence in terms of both our plants and sales support, and count approximately 1,100 collaborators worldwide. PB Leiner is part of Tessenderlo Group.

Job Description

• Leads and owns all production activities on an assigned shift to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant manufacture of gelatin and related byproducts.
• The Production Supervisor sets the tone for the shift by leading by example, reinforcing expectations, and driving accountability across the team. This role is responsible for supervising 15–20 union production operators while ensuring alignment to safety, quality, food safety, environmental, and cost standards.
• As a relief Supervisor will cover a 4 on 4 offschedule (12 hours). Outside of covering other Supervisor shifts the hours will be Monday to Friday, 8 hours shifts, 5:00pm - 1:00am.This position operates with a high level of autonomy, making timely decisions, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring effective communication and handoff to day shift and key stakeholders (Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Operations Leadership).
• Leadership & Shift Ownership
• Lead the shift with a visible, hands‑on presence, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for performance and behaviors.
• Establish the tone for safety, quality, teamwork, and operational discipline through consistent leadership actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop union employees to build capability, ownership, and engagement.
• Make timely, sound decisions to address production, people, and equipment challenges with limited on‑site support.
• Shift Communication & Coordination
• Lead structured shift kickoff meetings covering safety topics, KPI performance indicators, production priorities, sanitation expectations, deviation review, and critical maintenance items.
• Ensure clear, timely communication across shifts to drive continuity of operations and alignment on plant priorities.
• Partner and upscale issues when necessary, with cross‑functional teams including Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Warehousing to resolve issues and execute plans.
• Provide detailed and actionable shift handoff updates outlining plant status, risks, and support needs for the next shift/day.
• Production & Operational Excellence
• Supervise and coordinate gelatin production activities to meet or exceed safety, quality, yield, and throughput targets.
• Monitor KPIs and take proactive action to address gaps in performance.
• Identify, upscale , and resolve process deviations to minimize impact to production and quality.
• Drive adherence to standard work, operating procedures, and process controls.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all safety policies and proactively address hazards.
• Actively participate in behavioral based safety visits, behavioral near miss reporting, and encouraging the use of risk assessments for increased safety awareness.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, food safety, and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Own product quality on shift, ensuring specifications, documentation, and traceability requirements are met.
• Reinforce sanitation standards and ensure execution aligns with expectations.
• Maintenance Coordination (Night Shift Focus)
• Check routinely with on‑shift maintenance technicians to troubleshoot equipment issues and prioritize corrective actions.
• Support basic troubleshooting and facilitate rapid response to equipment failures.
• Communicate clearly to Maintenance leadership regarding unresolved issues, priorities, and required follow‑up actions.
• Coordinate and prioritize preventative and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Planning, Resources & Cost Management
• Manage labor resources including overtime scheduling, staffing coverage, and work assignments which includes providing information to support payroll.
• Review inventory levels and coordinate with Purchasing and Warehousing to ensure material availability.
• Support cost control and continuous improvement initiatives within production and environmental areas.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve performance.
• Plan and execute CIPs with Maintenance for both efficiency and effectiveness.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of production reports, yield tracking, and operational documentation.
• Review processing documentation for lot cutoffs, traceability, and compliance.
• Maintain clear records of shift performance, issues, and actions taken.

Qualifications

Education

• This position requires a highs school diploma or GED. Some secondary education is a plus.

Experience

• 5 - 8 Years of relevant experience in a similar position.

Knowledge

• MS office

Additional Information

• This is a relief Supervisor position to cover a 4 on 4 offschedule (12 hours). Outside of covering other Supervisor shifts the hours will be Monday to Friday, 8 hours shifts, 5:00pm - 1:00am
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment with noise, machinery, and varying temperatures
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• PB Leiner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
• Benefits from day one.
• External applicants must currently be eligible to work in the US

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