Production Supervisor

Maryland & Virginia; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dairy production seeks an Operations Supervisor to manage production staff and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, emphasizing a collaborative environment and dedication to sustainability.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Time Off Provisions

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of operational leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in writing and developing SOPs.
• Must know Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of production staff.
• Analyze equipment-related issues and facilitate communication.
• Monitor inventories of packaging, ingredients, and finished products.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Customer Focused

Initiative

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering

Job description

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Owned by a cooperative of family farmers who are passionate about cultivating sustainable dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.
• 100+ years of dedicated stability and growth across 11 states.
• Competitive pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Time Off Provisions, and more, available no later than one month after hire.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervise and coordinate activities of production staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Collaborate with Department Managers to implement and evaluate practices aimed at continuous improvement.
• Analyze equipment-related issues and facilitate communication between maintenance and other staff.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing goods to ensure quality and accuracy standards are met.
• Monitor inventories of packaging, ingredients, and finished products to meet production needs.
• Enforce sanitation procedures and verify compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Plant GMP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct sensory testing on finished products.
• Document activities in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee training and evaluation of new staff members.
• Manage scheduling and cover staff vacancies as needed per SOP.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and other departments.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or any related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of operational leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in the dairy industry is preferred
• Must know Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) procedures.
• Experience in writing and developing SOPs.
• Background in food or beverage sanitation.
• Familiarity with High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) processing.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
  • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
  • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
  • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
  • Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
  • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration
  • Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
  • Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies, owned by the farmers of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA), sustainably produces a full suite of nutritious dairy products through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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