Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Oskaloosa Food Products; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oskaloosa Food Products Corp. seeks a Dryer Supervisor to lead the drying operation across Plants 2 & 3. You will be on the production floor with your team, ensuring safety, quality, and USDA compliance while driving output and efficiency.

You will supervise a team, train staff on SOPs/SSOPs, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime. Strong leadership, mechanical aptitude, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Experience in food processing or manufacturing with HACCP knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to occasionally work flexible hours based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Drying Plant operations to ensure safety, quality, and production output.
• Work hands-on on the floor with the team to maintain workflow.
• Perform sanitation duties and ensure USDA cleanliness standards.
• Ensure HACCP documentation and compliance throughout the day.
• Train employees on SOPs/SSOPs and orient new hires.
• Supervise direct reports and conduct performance evaluations with HR.
• Coordinate with maintenance to monitor equipment and minimize downtime.
• Complete production reports and manage timekeeping in company software.
• Maintain safety programs and respond to accidents or injuries.
• Load/unload egg tankers following safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical proficiency

Sound judgment

Team leadership

Interpersonal effectiveness

Time management

Independence

Safety orientation

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

The Dryer Supervisor plays a critical role in the production of safe, high-quality dried egg ingredients at Oskaloosa Food Products Corp. This position oversees all aspects of the drying operation across Plants 2 & 3 — leading a team of production employees, maintaining rigorous food safety and quality standards, and keeping the operation running at peak efficiency every day. This is a hands-on, working supervisor role — meaning you'll be right alongside your team on the production floor while also providing the leadership and oversight that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all Drying Plant operations to ensure full compliance with company standards for safety, quality, and production output.
• Actively work alongside production employees on the floor, performing hands-on duties as needed to maintain workflow and support the team.
• Perform and oversee sanitation duties throughout the day, ensuring all equipment, surfaces, and work areas meet company and USDA cleanliness standards.
• Ensure all production activities comply with HACCP standards by completing required documentation throughout the day.
• Train production employees on SOPs and SSOPs for their assigned work areas; conduct department-specific orientations for all new employees joining the team.
• Supervise direct reports; administer corrective actions and deliver constructive, timely performance evaluations in coordination with Human Resources.
• Ensure employee assignments are in place and that production goals are met or exceeded each day.
• Complete required quality checks, including pre-operational inspections and routine checks throughout the day.
• Inspect materials, products, and processing equipment to detect defects, malfunctions, and verify sanitation standards are met per HACCP and USDA requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance to monitor equipment conditions, troubleshoot malfunctions, and minimize downtime.
• Oversee and assist with the loading and unloading of egg tankers, ensuring all safety protocols and food safety standards are followed.
• Operate dryers as needed to cover employee breaks, vacations, or staffing shortages.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents; prepare accurate reports of findings and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to align operations and activities within and across departments.
• Complete all required production reports accurately and on time.
• Manage timekeeping for all employees — approving timecards and time-off requests using company software.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Mechanical aptitude: Hands-on knowledge of processing equipment and machinery, including forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Technical proficiency: Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and able to learn company-specific software.
• Sound judgment: Weighs options carefully to make timely, appropriate decisions on the production floor.
• Team leadership: Builds a collaborative, accountable team environment where people do their best work.
• Interpersonal effectiveness: Develops and sustains positive working relationships with coworkers, visitors, customers, and USDA officers.
• Time management: Self-motivated; effectively prioritizes tasks and manages both personal workload and team output.
• Independence: Executes assignments through to completion with minimal direction.
• Safety orientation: Works safely at all times, including handling chemical solutions and egg products, and actively supports the company's safety programs.
• Clear communication: Conveys information accurately in both written and verbal form.
• Attention to detail: Thorough and precise when following processes and completing documentation.
• Professionalism: Consistently models courtesy, honesty, and accountability in all interactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Previous food processing or manufacturing experience including familiarity with HACCP principles and food safety programs strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety management practices and OSHA requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to occasionally work flexible hours based on company production needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role involves sustained physic