Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Aurora Organic Dairy; Platteville (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy is looking for a Production Supervisor in Platteville, Colorado. This role involves leadership in safety, quality, and productivity while overseeing the milk plant production shift.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of supervisory experience, particularly in UHT dairy products. Responsibilities include monitoring food safety adherence and fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience as a supervisor or frontline leader.
• Experience in UHT or UP dairy products preferred.
• Knowledge of Organic Standards for food processing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report deviations from food safety programs.
• Lead production teams and ensure adherence to policies.
• Design and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Regulations Knowledge

Coaching Skills

Problem Solving

Organization

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Engineering, or Business

Job description

Purpose

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to the team in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost management while operating a production shift in the milk plant.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs.
• Lead production, warehouse, receiving, and supervisory crews.
• Coach and lead work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, and service goals.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Perform administrative duties related to supervising a production block.
• Design, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
• Pursue continuous systematic planned improvement.
• Direct Quality and Maintenance personnel as needed.
• Train all employees in safety, food quality, HACCP, and Food Safety, including CCPs and specific job functions.
• Support the SQF program, including development, training, implementation, and compliance.

Competencies Required for Success

• Intelligence
• Judgment/Decision Making
• Organization/Planning
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Follow Through
• Stress Management

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Engineering, or Business (preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience as a supervisor or frontline leader.
• Preference for experience in UHT or UP dairy products.
• Experience with World Class Manufacturing, TPM, and/or Lean philosophies.
• Experience in UHT/UP processing with HTST experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for food processing, dairy preferred.
• Knowledge of Organic Standards for food processing.
• Detail oriented, team member and leader, experienced in team problem solving.
• Strong, honest work ethic with the ability to handle multiple tasks daily.
• Ability to organize all plant activities.
• Ability to identify the right problem and develop corrective action.

Physical Requirements

Must possess the physical ability to work the entire shift on the plant floor in a cool, wet environment with temperatures ranging between 34–38 degrees. This includes standing, walking, climbing, repetitive bending, stooping, reaching with arms, and grasping with hands and fingers. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must work safely in a fast‑paced environment around production machines, warehouse equipment, forklifts, large trucks, and tankers.