About This Role
This night-shift leadership role is responsible for driving production performance, promoting a culture of safety and quality, and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. It suits a motivated supervisor committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Monitor pasteurizing, separating, cooling or freezing, filling, mixing, clean-up, standardizing, and storing operations to ensure plant production and quality standards are met
- Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved
- Examine equipment used in production processes to ensure it is functioning efficiently and is properly cleaned and sanitized
- Arrange for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures
- Understand and fulfill the requirements of the SQF 2000 Level 3 code of regulation for food safety and quality
- Manage policies, procedures, and programs related to operations
- Foster continuous improvement to maintain the SQF 2000 Level 3 certification
- Supervise production scheduling, staffing, and material readiness to meet customer demand
- Coach, train, and develop team members while fostering employee engagement and accountability
- Manage employee performance, timekeeping, corrective actions, and labor relations matters as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma
- 3+ years of food manufacturing experience, preferably in the dairy or food & beverage industry
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and a commitment to driving process efficiency, productivity, and quality improvements
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams while driving a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies quickly
Nice to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration, or a related field
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work for dairy farm families
Important Details
- Shift: 2nd Shift 4:30 pm - 3:00 am
