Supervisor, Production

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Night shift production supervisor position at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Wisconsin. You will lead a manufacturing team to meet production schedules, drive safety initiatives, and implement continuous improvement to enhance KPIs.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, coordinating with managers, and ensuring SQF, GMP, and 5S standards are maintained while controlling downtime and budgets.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Must read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production staff to meet schedule and KPIs.
• Ensure safety culture, training attendance, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with management to meet department budget targets.
• Uphold SQF/GMP standards and drive quality improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing environment

English communication

MS Office literacy

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Night shift: Monday-Friday 8:00pm-5:00am with rotating weekend coverage

General Purpose:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, directing and supervising activities and employees in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and regulatory standards to meet requirements of established production schedules and to achieve continuous improvement in results of Key Performance Indicators. The Production Supervisor is responsible to ensure employees are trained, provided appropriate tools and have expectations provided in an appropriate manner and timely.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Continuously drive the facility’s culture toward a higher level of safety. Challenge status quo safety behaviors, engage in Safety initiatives and ensure safety related training is attended by all employees.
• Identify and retain highly effective personnel through proper selection, training, and establishing expectations.
• Identify and implement developmental training plans for employees.
• Partner with the Manager and other supervisors to ensure the department’s budget meets or exceeds its financial goal.

• Food safety and regulatory responsibilities, and responsible for meeting the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing, AIB American Institute of Baking GMP audit, and shall report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

• Manage the department’s activities in order to meet or exceed the standards and specifications established by Quality Assurance and the organization.
• Drive the MSS program, manage the Sanitation Standards, Procedures, Equipment Inspection and Sanitary equipment standards on a daily basis
• Manage the 5S implementation throughout department by ensuring understanding and establishing sustainability daily.
• Develop and implement material standards and the necessary control and inspection procedures to improve product quality and reduce downtime.
• Engage and interact with all personnel on a regular basis assisting them with their concerns and questions.
• Drive key performance indicators to all levels within the organization and participate in making recommendations for necessary changes to enhance the business objectives.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities within the department, operations, and other areas of the facility as part of the team to ensure plant sustainability.
• Manage employee’s performance through establishing expectations, holding people accountable and developing a sense of urgency understanding when addressing Operational needs or problems.
• Participate in activities such as training and safety programs in order to enhance the overall effectiveness of the work area involved.
• Partner with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or process, the injection of new products or product lines, and the development of new plan and designs.
• Ensure good business communication practices are engaged at all levels to ensure key stakeholders are well informed, have the ability to appropriately respond.
• Conduct Monthly Toolbox Meetings with employees
• Ensure all process changes, equipment changes or product changes are understood by all employees in a timely fashion.
• Ensure a decisive understanding of budgeting, uptime, problem solving techniques, motivational techniques, long range planning, and Employee & Labor Relations are understood and implemented during the course of business.
• Other duties may be assigned as required that are within the FLSA status of this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum Requirements

• 3-5 years supervisory experience
• 1+ year of experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Skills that foster good working relationships with all levels within the organization.
• Computer knowledge- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Food, beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• 1-3 years of union environment experience, collective bargaining agreement administration
• Computer experience- SAP and other operating systems
• Better Process Control School

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans