Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Nor-Am Cold Storage; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Birthday holiday

Pay On Demand

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short &

Free Financial Wellness Program

401k with company match

Legal and Identity Protection Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Backpack day

Job summary

Nor-Am Cold Storage is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead shift operations in our Cherokee, IA facility. The role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency within a lean environment, coordinating cross-department activities and training staff to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily production schedules, maintaining HACCP compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safe and cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1–3 years of production experience.
• Experience coordinating shift operations.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage shift operations for production.
• Ensure resources are available to complete the production schedule.
• Coordinate shift activities with departments to meet objectives.
• Train, supervise, and develop employees on shift.
• Maintain daily cleaning, inspections, and audits.
• Provide leadership to improve safety, performance, and profitability.
• Resolve safety concerns and coach safe behavior.

Skills

LEAN management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Pallet Jack

Job description

Reports to - Production Operations Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Holds safety in high regard, follows all safety rules for food, equipment, and general operations. Takes responsibility for own safety by acting in a safe manner at all times. Takes responsibility for the safety of their team by calling out unsafe behavior on the spot.
• Is accountable for compliance with all food safety programs including HACCP and BRC. Will interact with Quality Assurance to resolve any product issues that involve any aspect of the production facility.
• Actively participates in and acts as a champion and leader for the LEAN management program, striving to increase efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times.
• Direct and Manage shift operations for production. Ensures that adequate resources are available to safely and effectively complete the production schedule.
• Coordinate shift activities with all departments to ensure company objectives are achieved in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Accountable for varying number of direct reports. Must manage employee training, daily work flow, productivity, supervision, discipline, motivation and performance of all employees on shift.
• Provide leadership and training to achieve company goals in safety, performance and profitability.
• Provide clear communication as needed to support new and current business opportunities.
• Ensure that the production areas are up to company standard on a daily basis, including but not limited to daily cleaning and inspections and audits.

Why work for Nor-Am?

• Competitive Pay.
• Our Holiday List includes your birthday. No one should have to work on their birthday!
• Pay On Demand
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free Financial Wellness Program
• 401k with company match
• Legal and Identity Protection Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Kids in School? We supply backpacks and school supplies for our employees' school aged kids every year....backpack day is our favorite day of the year!

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Experience

• Preferred: 1-3 years
• Preferred: 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Pallet Jack

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