Quality Production Supervisor

Land O'Lakes; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Production Supervisor, where you'll lead quality assurance programs in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes safety, employee engagement, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the highest standards in animal feed production. You'll coordinate production processes, implement new policies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a respected organization that values its employees and promotes a culture of growth and development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

401(k)

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality assurance in feed, food, or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality programs for safe animal feed production.
• Implement new policies and maintain existing practices.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Quality Production Supervisor

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business, supporting our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers, and large retailers across the United States. We innovate nutrition products and practices through industry-leading R&D and partnerships, aiming to unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

The Quality Production Supervisor will oversee our quality programs, ensuring the safe production of animal feed in a manufacturing environment. The role involves supporting the production process by coordinating production and ingredient processing, emphasizing safety and quality, employee engagement, coaching, and regulatory compliance.

Our QA practices are documented in our QMS (Quality Management System). You will implement new policies as regulations evolve, maintain existing practices, and interact with production staff through coaching and training on quality standards, HACCP, and other regulatory initiatives. Additionally, you will lead continuous improvement projects, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to resolve issues.

Experience and Education (Required):

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in quality assurance within feed, food, or related fields
• At least 5 years of increasing responsibility in feed/food manufacturing production environments
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven coaching, decision-making, change facilitation, conflict management, and performance alignment abilities

Skills and Competencies (Required):

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including HACCP and GMPs
• Integrity in products, processes, and relationships
• Strong communication, interpersonal, training, and coaching skills
• Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Strategic and tactical thinking abilities
• Knowledge of FDA and other regulatory agencies' SOPs (preferred)
• Proficiency in communication, decision-making, safety awareness, quality orientation, technical knowledge, customer focus, time management, and computer skills

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• Advanced safety and HACCP training/certifications
• Experience with MMTs may be considered

Hours: 1st Shift; 6 am – 2 pm (Monday - Friday), with weekend work as required by production

Salary: $69,040 - $103,560. Candidates are typically hired near the middle of this range.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative reimagining the food industry. Recognized as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and listed on TIME 100 Most Influential Companies.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401(k), and well-being resources. Part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance testing. Beware of fraudulent contacts requesting confidential information.