Shift Operations Lead - Food Safety & Efficiency

Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Shift Operations Supervisor at the GF Plant – Grand Forks. This role coordinates all shift activities to meet finished product specifications in a food-safe environment, driving efficiency while safeguarding employee and product safety.

Responsibilities include auditing processes, coaching staff, ensuring training and compliance, and leading cross-functional teams on problem solving for quality and productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with HACCP plans and food safety practices (implied in responsibilities).

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance to Company policy, procedures, and Union Agreement (where applicable).
• Audits facility Quality and Production processes and identifies gaps.
• Ensures safe practices and CARE process participation by staff.
• Trains employees to operate equipment, keep records, and communicate timely.
• Maintains finished product quality, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Develops and implements process/productivity improvements affecting Safety, Quality, or Costs.
• Calibrates and ensures proper function of processing, packaging, and analytical equipment.
• Supports Food Safety and Product Quality standards.
• Leads cross-functional teams for problem solving and monitors production activities.
• Coaches and develops employees and enforces company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Coaching

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Simplot Company is seeking a Shift Operations Supervisor at the GF Plant – Grand Forks. This role coordinates all shift activities to meet finished product specifications in a food-safe environment, driving efficiency while safeguarding employee and product safety.

Responsibilities include auditing processes, coaching staff, ensuring training and compliance, and leading cross-functional teams on problem solving for quality and productivity improvements.