Production Supervisor

Purpose

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to the team in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost management while operating a production shift in the milk plant.

• Monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs.
• Lead production, warehouse, receiving, and supervisory crews.
• Coach and lead work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, and service goals.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Perform administrative duties related to supervising a production block.
• Design, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
• Pursue continuous systematic planned improvement.
• Direct Quality and Maintenance personnel as needed.
• Train all employees in safety, food quality, HACCP, and Food Safety, including CCPs and specific job functions.
• Support the SQF program, including development, training, implementation, and compliance.

• Intelligence
• Judgment/Decision Making
• Organization/Planning
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Follow Through
• Stress Management

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Engineering, or Business (preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience as a supervisor or frontline leader.
• Preference for experience in UHT or UP dairy products.
• Experience with World Class Manufacturing, TPM, and/or Lean philosophies.
• Experience in UHT/UP processing with HTST experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for food processing, dairy preferred.
• Knowledge of Organic Standards for food processing.
• Detail oriented, team member and leader, experienced in team problem solving.
• Strong, honest work ethic with the ability to handle multiple tasks daily.
• Ability to organize all plant activities.
• Ability to identify the right problem and develop corrective action.

Must possess the physical ability to work the entire shift on the plant floor in a cool, wet environment with temperatures ranging between 34–38 degrees. This includes standing, walking, climbing, repetitive bending, stooping, reaching with arms, and grasping with hands and fingers. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must work safely in a fast‑paced environment around production machines, warehouse equipment, forklifts, large trucks, and tankers.