Production Supervisor

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

401(k) plan with company match

Profit Sharing

Profit Incentive

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Wellness programs

Paid training

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead the production shift teams in Owatonna, MN. You will ensure safe, efficient operations and uphold food safety standards while supporting maintenance, training, and process improvements.

You will supervise staff, enforce safety policies, and collaborate with HR and management to drive continuous improvement across the plant and ensure timely, accurate records and compliance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of identified variables in situations with limited standardization
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Through individual and team efforts, work toward continuous improvement and demonstrate Lakeside's Standards of Conduct

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work of all production shift employees to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Lead production personnel by example in personal and food safety; correct unsafe acts with HR support.
• Coordinate with sanitation supervisor to keep equipment and areas clean for next shift.
• Train employees and ensure HACCP program compliance; monitor and promote food safety.
• Maintain open communication with management and employees; ensure records are accurate and maintained.
• Assist maintenance and management in capital projects and maintenance planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager and enforce all Lakeside Policies.

Skills

Read safety rules

Write routine reports

Calculate figures

Problem solving

Interpret instructions

Teamwork

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Job description

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At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Become One of Our Operations Team Members:

Here at Lakeside Foods, our operations team is the backbone of our production operations. The Operations Supervisor is a respected team member. If you are a creative, positive, self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail, we want to talk with you.

Pay Range

• $26.11-$32.64
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Profit Incentive

Additional

• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Schedules to maintain work/life balance
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• Varied tasks from day-to day
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
• Positive work environment with family spirit

What You’ll Do:

• Off Harvest Season Monday-Thursday 1st shift, On Harvest Season 2nd shift
• Supervise and direct work of all production shift employees to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Lead production personnel by example in the areas of personal & food safety. Correct unsafe acts of employees as appropriate working with the HR team to follow progressive corrective action.
• Work with the sanitation supervisor to ensure all food processing equipment and areas are clean and ready for the next shifts production.
• Training of employees.
• Supervise and assure compliance with HACCP programs. Monitor and promote food safety in the plant. Address food safety concerns in an appropriate manner and timeframe.
• Maintain an open line of communication with management and all employees.
• Operate the production areas in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices as well as other company procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure that appropriate records for all phases of production/sanitation are accurate and maintained according to company policies and procedures.
• In the off-season, be involved with a number of process improvement projects, safety projects, and maintenance activities.
• Work directly with the maintenance supervisor to develop timelines, work orders, and proper execution to achieve plant readiness prior to the start of the season.
• Assist management and maintenance supervisor in the development, planning, quoting, and execution of capital and major maintenance projects.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
• Adhere and enforce all Lakeside Foods policies and procedure

What You’ll Bring:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of identified variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole. Fully participate in TAL by "living" Lakeside's Standards of Conduct and being an active member of operational and project teams. By action and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO OWATONNA

Located one hour south of Minneapolis, Owatonna is rich in history. From Historic Downtown shops, restaurants and outdoor concerts, to over 700 acres of parklands and walkways, there is something for everyone in Owatonna

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities