Production Supervisor II

Dayzim; Middletown (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

AD&D and disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid maternity leave

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Dayzim in Middletown, IA, is seeking a Production Supervisor II to lead and optimize production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. You will assign operators to schedules, oversee inert material handling, blending, pelleting, and assembly, and drive continuous improvement under ISO Quality Systems.

You will train staff on hazardous waste handling, uphold safety regulations, and foster teamwork and discipline while maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the plant.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree (AA) or higher preferred.
• 2+ years related experience required.
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or current passport.

Responsibilities

• Assign production operators to align with schedules.
• Direct processes including preparation, screening, blending, pelleting, and assembly.
• Monitor production quality and proper use of tools and materials.
• Provide safety training, especially hazardous waste handling and safety regulations.
• Establish positive morale and maintain discipline; coordinate with senior management as needed.
• Promote housekeeping standards across production areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of processes, equipment, and materials for informed decisions.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Data processing

ISO Quality Systems

Process Maps (SPC, FMEA, Control Plans

Conflict resolution

Education

HS Diploma or GED

AA or higher preferred

Job description

Lead Operations, Drive Quality, and Champion Safety!

As the Production Supervisor II, you’ll play a key role in leading and optimizing production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. You’ll assign operators to align with production schedules, oversee critical processes such as material preparation, blending, pelleting, and assembly, and maintain high standards of quality control and compliance. In this role, you’ll champion safety by training team members on hazardous waste handling and ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations. You’ll also foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, maintaining discipline, and upholding excellent housekeeping standards. Your technical expertise, problem‑solving skills, and knowledge of ISO Quality Systems will drive continuous improvement across operations. Candidates should bring strong analytical abilities, leadership experience in a production setting, and a collaborative attitude to help our team succeed.

Must Be Open to Working 2nd and/or 3rd Shift!

As the Production Supervisor, here's the impactful work you'll do:

• Assign production operators effectively to specific jobs, ensuring alignment with production or workload schedules to maximize output.
• Direct various production processes, including the preparation, screening, and blending of inert materials, pelleting, and assembly for explosive preparation, ensuring each phase is executed with precision.
• Monitor the quality of production meticulously, ensuring the proper use of tools, equipment, and materials to uphold our high standards.
• Provide comprehensive safety training to subordinates, particularly regarding hazardous waste handling, ensuring compliance with pertinent safety regulations at all times.
• Establish and foster a positive employee morale while maintaining discipline within the team, coordinating with senior management when necessary to address concerns.
• Promote and maintain exemplary housekeeping standards throughout production areas to ensure both safety and efficiency.
• Maintain an extensive knowledge of assigned production processes, equipment, and materials to facilitate informed decision‑making and troubleshooting.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• A strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings and procedures, alongside skills in data processing and report writing.
• Proficient in defining problems, gathering and analyzing data to establish facts, leading to effective problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Robust knowledge of ISO Quality Systems principles and continuous improvement tools such as Process Maps, SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans to drive operational excellence.
• Effective conflict resolution skills to facilitate teamwork and a harmonious working environment.

And if you have these qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Associate’s Degree (AA) or higher Preferred
• 2+ years related experience Required
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner OR current passport, indicating it is federally compliant.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential for contributing to a cohesive work environment.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidate.

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job‑related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is$61,680 - $92,520. Please note that this range is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

We care about our employee's and it shows!

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage
• life, AD&D and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off
• voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)