Production Supervisor

Balchem; Verona (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation is seeking a production supervisor to lead a safety- and quality-focused shift environment in manufacturing food and feed products. You will supervise operators, train staff, and ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, and safety procedures.

In this role, you will coordinate with maintenance, manage documentation, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining efficient, quality production to meet schedules and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and understand a manufacturing formula sheet.
• Familiarity with safety programs (OSHA, GMP, ISO) and quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safety- and quality-focused production environment to meet customer specifications.
• Supervise shift operators, blenders and baggers and communicate production turnover.
• Train and supervise production workers in equipment operations and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, lean processing, and related plant requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance to address equipment needs and scheduling.
• Support continual improvement and problem-solving with corrective actions.

Skills

Safety leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Math and reading skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to wear respirator

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Balchem Corporation, and its subsidiaries, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assist Operations Managers in safely manufacturing of food and feed products in line with customer quality requirements. Supervise production workers during shift in manufacturing, labeling and packaging of food and feed products according to production demands/schedules and specifications.

For any jobs listed below without a specific city and/or state, they are considered REMOTE opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead a safety and quality focused production environment to produce food and feed products that meet customer specifications.
• Correct any problems that arise and report it to the manager as needed
• Ability to read and understand a manufacturing formula sheet
• Responsible for operator accuracy of BPR, paperwork, labeling, tool checklists, kanban, all forms, & record keeping material
• Supervise the operators, blenders and baggers on your shift, and effectively communicate production turn over
• Train/supervise production workers in all aspects of the equipment operations
• Assure that Manufacturing, Training, Cleaning, Safety, Quality, and other procedures are being strictly adhered to
• Operate mechanical equipment safely and efficiently
• Continually gain in depth knowledge of facility equipment
• Correct any problems that arise
• Keep Management and other supervisors informed of changing conditions
• Responsible for checking all forms and record keeping material
• Work with maintenance personnel to address equipment needs and coordinate those needs with production scheduling
• Involved in troubleshooting situations and development of corrective action plans
• Provide suggestions for continual improvement, applications of lean processing, and aid in following through and implementation
• Understand, comply with, and enforce safety regulations
• Maintain and assist others in OSHA, Kosher, GMP, ISO, LOTO, CSE, and QS plant requirements
• Maintain operations in such a manner as to continuously produce quality products in a safe and efficient manner
• Coach employees in a teamwork environment for continuous improvement
• Perform duties of plant sanitation supervisor
• Discipline employees when policies are not adhered to (attendance, punctuality, performance, etc.)
• Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred and a minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory experience
• Must be responsible; maintain a positive work attitude, safety minded, quality minded, management supportive, and company oriented
• Good communication skills, high math and reading skills, high mechanical ability
• Able to wear a respirator
• Willingness to work a compressed schedule (e.g. 12-hour shifts)
• Able to stand and walk during 12-hour shifts in varying weather conditions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Basic knowledge of Pumps (diaphragm, centrifugal, etc.), HMI use, valves, reactors, dryers, and other equipment typical in a chemical plant (additional training may be mandated)

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