Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Nor-am Cold Storage Inc; Iowa; On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Birthday Holiday

Pay On Demand

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Backpack day for kids

Job summary

Nor-Am Cold Storage is seeking a production shift supervisor to oversee daily operations in our Iowa facility. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to HACCP/BRC, and LEAN-driven efficiency across teams.

You will lead production staff, coordinate across departments, and ensure timely, cost-effective execution of the production schedule while maintaining quality, safety, and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Adheres to food safety programs including HACCP and BRC.
• Leads LEAN initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Delivers excellent internal and external customer service.
• Directs shift operations to meet production schedules safely.
• Collaborates across departments to achieve objectives.
• Provides training and leadership to drive safety and profitability.
• Maintains daily cleaning and inspections in production areas.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages production shift operations.
• Ensures resources are available to complete the schedule.
• Coordinates shift activities with all departments.
• Manages training and performance of all shift staff.
• Supports safety, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicates clearly to support new and current business opportunities.
• Maintains quality and production standards across the facility.

Skills

Safety leadership

LEAN thinking

Team leadership

Operations coordination

Communication

Training

Quality focus

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!

Preferred

Novice

Behaviors

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Experience

1-3 years:

2-5 years:

Production Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Pallet Jack

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