Production Supervisor

Kemin Industries; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid vacation and holidays

On-site fitness center

On-site restaurant

Fitness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Kemin Industries, located in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead shifts, troubleshoot equipment, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires supervising staff, ensuring SOPs and GMP compliance, and maintaining safety and quality while meeting production goals. ERP experience and strong leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma with 5+ years in production, or Associate/Bachelor's with 2 years in production.
• Previous Supervisor experience required.
• Excellent understanding of equipment to manage production needs.
• Able to lead, train and motivate employees.
• Strong adherence to SOPs and ability to use basic problem-solving and math for blends.
• Reliable with good attendance and strong accountability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production requirements are met and motivate team toward goals.
• Manage and mentor production staff under Plant Manager oversight.
• Train employees on equipment, SOPs, and procedures.
• Maintain sufficient raw materials and supplies for shift production.
• Identify and resolve production issues without disruption.
• Operate and coordinate work orders for equipment downtime.
• Compile production performance records and respond to requests.
• Ensure GMP practices and sanitation schedules are followed.
• Maintain safety and quality standards across the department.
• Drive process improvements and solicit team input.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Mechanical aptitude

Advanced math

Time management

ERP systems

Problem solving

SOP adherence

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Step into a fast-paced, ever-evolving production environment as a Production Supervisor, where no two days are the same! As a supervisor across all shifts, you’ll lead a diverse team, tackle real-time challenges, and help turn raw materials into something extraordinary. You’ll need to be quick on your feet - ready to adapt to shifting priorities, troubleshoot equipment issues, and keep operations running smoothly. If you thrive in change, love solving problems, and enjoy helping people grow to their full potential, this is your chance to make a real impact. Experience with ERP systems and a passion for continuous improvement will set you up for success. At Kemin, you’re not just part of the process - you’re part of something bigger.

This position will work 12hr days on a rotating schedule.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

Benefits

• Competitive Financial Package : Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support : Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement : Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities : Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production requirements are met for the respective department and motivate direct reports toward established production goals.
• Responsible for managing and mentoring production staff under supervision of Production/Plant Manager.
• Ensure employees are trained on equipment, SOP’s and other procedures.
• Ensure raw materials and basic supply levels are sufficient to meet the shift’s production schedule.
• Responsible for proactively identifying, communicating and solving issues without disruption of production.
• Ensures operation of equipment by initiating and following up on outstanding work orders.
• Reviewing the accuracy of department batch records and following up on errors.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Ensures the Master Sanitation Schedule and GMP practices are adhered to by the department.
• Maintains safety and quality by ensuring organizational standards are met.
• Under direction of Plant Management, continuously improve work flow by monitoring steps of the process, observing critical control points, monitoring resources, and soliciting ideas from team members.
• Communicate with all departments and necessary business units regarding production needs.
• Ensures the product meets established production standards.
• Follows and maintains an environment of food and feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma, or equivalent, with 5+ years experience in a production environment OR
• Associates or Bachelors Degree with 2 years experience in a production environment
• Previous Supervisor experience required.
• Excellent understanding of equipment in order to manage equipment and production needs.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate employees.
• Adhere to the tenants of servant leadership.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and a high level of accountability for their work.
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures, solve basic problems, and utilize cognitive reasoning and ability to use formulas to calculate proper mixtures.
• Must be reliable and have good attendance.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Time management and prioritization skills are needed.
• Ability to inspect raw materials and finished goods.
• Detailed-oriented.
• Must be able to see, read and write numbers and letters.
• Must be able to perform advanced math and accurately measure/weigh.
• Must have advanced computer knowledge.
• Perform computer entry and complete required documentation.
• Must have advanced problem solving skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision‑making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.