Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Iowa seeks a Production Supervisor for the 2nd Shift Omnium to lead formulation and packaging operations. You will ensure safety, quality, delivery, yield, and cost targets while coaching the team and coordinating with Formulation and Packaging teams.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work second shift. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure accurate shift documentation and performance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality, regulatory, and production requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, establish accountability, manage employee performance, and make sound operating decisions
• Ability to work second shift and provide additional support based on operational needs

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant second-shift operations and enforce EH&S, quality, SOP, and work-rule requirements
• Direct formulation and packaging activities to meet production schedules and safety, quality, delivery, cost, throughput, and inventory-yield objectives
• Supervise, coach, and develop employees; manage performance, staffing, and cross-training
• Coordinate people, materials, and equipment across Formulation and Packaging to maintain efficient production flow and shift handoffs
• Troubleshoot operational and technical issues with plant management and cross-functional partners; implement corrective actions
• Lead and support continuous improvement, cost-reduction, product introduction, process changes, and equipment startups
• Ensure production records, batch sheets, run sheets, shift reports, and related documentation are complete and timely
• Monitor operating performance, risks, priorities, and follow-up with employees and management
• Control operating expenses, reduce losses, improve yield and throughput, and support customer requirements

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift Omnium

Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift Omnium is your loyal partner in the manufacturing of crop protection, adjuvant and plant nutrition products. Our team adheres to stringent safety protocols and environmental stewardship standards. The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for formulation and packaging operations on 2nd Shift. The role is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, yield, cost, workforce performance, and effective coordination between both areas. The supervisor develops employees, resolves operational issues, and partners with plant and cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant second-shift operations and enforce environmental, health, safety, quality, SOP, and work-rule requirements.
• Direct formulation and packaging activities to meet production schedules and safety, quality, delivery, cost, throughput, and inventory-yield objectives.
• Supervise, coach, and develop employees; manage performance, progressive discipline, staffing, temporary labor, workforce planning, and cross-training.
• Coordinate people, materials, and equipment across Formulation and Packaging to maintain efficient production flow and effective shift handoffs.
• Troubleshoot operational and technical issues with plant management and cross-functional partners, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead and support continuous-improvement, cost-reduction, product-introduction, process-change, and equipment-startup activities.
• Ensure production records, batch sheets, run sheets, shift reports, and related documentation are complete, accurate, and timely.
• Monitor and communicate operating performance, risks, priorities, and required follow-up to employees, other shifts, and management.
• Control operating expenses, reduce losses, improve yield and throughput, and support customer requirements as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Education

• High School Diploma/GED 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Candidates in the rotational Land O'Lakes programs (TAP/MMT/DMT) will be considered
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality, regulatory, and production requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, establish accountability, manage employee performance, and make sound operating decisions
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work second shift and provide additional support based on operational needs

Preferred Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Chemistry, or a related field
• Experience in formulation, batch processing, packaging operations, or a combination of these disciplines
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, process safety management, or quality management systems
• Experience in chemical formulation, batch processing, liquid or granular packaging, or high-speed manufacturing

Salary

Salary: $70,800 - $106,200
In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best.

Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.

Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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