Production Supervisor

Seneca Foods Corporation in; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Rochester, MN is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor (Finance) to lead production operations and ensure product quality per specifications. The role involves coordinating cross-department activities, maintaining records, and driving safe, efficient plant performance.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in food processing leadership, knowledge of GMP/ FDA/ USDA standards, and strong communication skills; the company offers a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coordinating production teams in a food processing setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and staff and maintain records.
• Knowledge of FDA, USDA, OSHA, AIB, GMP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise processes to meet specifications.
• Direct and supervise accurate completion of departmental records.
• Coordinate cross-department activities to ensure safe materials delivery and storage.
• Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and train employees safely and efficiently.
• Develop and execute daily production plans utilizing all materials.
• Resolve employee issues and equipment problems, and notify management.
• Ensure employee safety and adherence to best practices.
• Assist Production Scheduler and other managers with planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Supervisor (Finance)

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's®, Aunt Nellie's®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods in Rochester, MN is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to join our team. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and much more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! This is a non-union, hourly position. Wage range is $28.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience.

Duties

• Direct and supervise all processes to produce products that meet specifications
• Direct and supervise the accurate completion of all departmental records.
• Lead and coordinate activities between departments to ensure that materials are delivered and stored safely.
• Encourage and promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and properly train employees to complete their function in a safe and efficient manner.
• Develop/Execute daily production plan which effectively utilizes all materials.
• Make decisions regarding employee problems, equipment failure or malfunction and notify Manager of problems
• Assure safety of all employees and that all best practices are being followed.
• Assist Production Scheduler in coordinating production plans.
• Assist other management positions such as Warehouse Manager or Q.C. Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of raw product preparation, packaging and thermal processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other supervisors, lead people and subordinates.
• Know required procedures (FDA, USDA, OSHA, AIB, GMP).
• Minimum of a high school education.
• It is preferred that candidate have three (3) to five (5) years of experience in food processing as a supervisor or lead person.
• Working conditions require frequently walking and standing in cold/wet conditions. There will be exposure to chemicals and high noise. There is a 50-pound lifting requirement.
• Personal Protective Equipment is required
• Must have good attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.

Nearest Major Market:

Rochester MN Salary Minimum: 28 Salary Maximum: 30