Production Supervisor – Raw Operations Leader

Golden Pet Manufacturing; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations in the Raw area and lead a team of direct reports while ensuring safety, GMP and quality procedures are followed.

You will monitor scheduling, KPIs, yield and budgets, coach staff, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced pet food production environment, maintaining compliance across the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience working in food production or pet food production is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable communicating with all levels within the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify challenges and potential solutions.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate and mentor large teams of hourly employees.
• Ability to priority and work effectively in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise manufacturing operations in the Raw area.
• Direct reports and manage productivity of the assigned area.
• Ensure safety, GMP and quality procedures are followed.
• Monitor production outcomes to meet customer and food safety specs.
• Oversee quality standards and address deviations.
• Perform audits for quality and safety and drive improvements.
• Ensure work instructions and procedures are followed.
• Coach and develop direct reports and align with company values.
• Understand and manage the production budget for the area in collaboration with other supervisors.
• Know and explain production line standard rate and KPIs to management.
• Understand yield performance and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Budget management

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations in the Raw area and lead a team of direct reports while ensuring safety, GMP and quality procedures are followed.

You will monitor scheduling, KPIs, yield and budgets, coach staff, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced pet food production environment, maintaining compliance across the facility.