Supervisor, Production Freeze Dry- Night Shift (NE)

Golden Hippo; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Raw area production operations, supervise direct reports, and uphold safety, GMP, and quality standards. You will drive daily output, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with food safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, familiarity with ERP systems, and strong leadership and communication skills to mentor hourly teams in a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience in food or pet food production preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production in the Raw area and oversee a team of hourly employees.
• Enforce safety, GMP, and quality procedures and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs, yield, and yield performance; address deviations.
• Ensure work instructions and procedures are followed and provide coaching to direct reports.
• Review production schedules to meet customer requirements and budget objectives.
• Interpret KPIs for management and communicate results clearly.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!

Golden Pet Manufacturing is looking for a Production Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising and directing manufacturing operations in the Raw area. This role will lead a team of direct reports and must be able to manage tasks and productivity of the assigned area. This role is also responsible for following all safety, GMP, and quality procedures and providing an example for others to follow.

YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE...

• Utilize production scheduling tools to direct and maintain daily operations within assigned area
• Execute routine operations of assigned area, ensuring direct reports are following policies and procedures related to employee and food safety and environmental compliance
• Monitor production outcomes, quantity and quality to ensure customer and food safety requirements are within specifications
• Oversee the quality standards within respective area; ensure quality standards are being followed and address deviations as necessary
• Perform audits for quality and safety; share results with others and identify opportunities for improvement
• Responsible for ensuring work instructions, process and procedures are being followed
• Develop, supervise and provide coaching to direct reports, including coaching company values and guiding principles for the facility
• Understand and manage the production budget for assigned area; collaborate with other Production Supervisors on the overall production budget
• Must know and understand what the production line standard rate is and be able to interpret and explain KPIs to management
• Must be able to know and understand yield performance and standards

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL LOOK LIKE...

• 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