Production Supervisor: Lead, Coach & Optimize Plant Ops

Dairy Farmers of America; Cass City (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Production Supervisor to direct and supervise production employees in a food manufacturing setting. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficient scheduling while coaching team members.

Responsibilities include coordinating workloads, monitoring equipment and sanitation, implementing GMP, and collaborating with HR on performance evaluations and training; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (food/beverage preferred).
• 2–5 years' leadership or supervisory experience.
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign work, and provide clear direction to production employees.
• Ensure that the production process flows smoothly, and daily production goals are met.
• Monitor operations activities to ensure that plant production and quality standards are met.
• Monitor the equipment used in production processes to ensure that equipment is functioning efficiently and is properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Arrange for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures.
• Actively promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations.
• Understand and fulfill the requirements and regulations for food safety and quality.
• Administer policies, procedures and programs related to operations.
• Supervise production scheduling so appropriate quantities and varieties of product are produced to fill orders, meet demand, meet productivity goals, etc.
• Ensure materials are appropriately staged for next production runs.
• Proactively look for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs.
• Work effectively with employees to promote positive and productive working relationships.
• Effectively apply work rules, and employment policies.
• Administer discipline consistently and fairly; coordinate with HR on employee concerns.
• Communicate with employees through shift meetings and informal methods.
• Complete supervisory activities such as promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing timekeeping; performing evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with health and safety regulations
• Follow GMP and all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Company computer systems

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Production Supervisor to direct and supervise production employees in a food manufacturing setting. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficient scheduling while coaching team members.

Responsibilities include coordinating workloads, monitoring equipment and sanitation, implementing GMP, and collaborating with HR on performance evaluations and training; travel is minimal.