Production Supervisor

Overview

Step into a fast-paced, ever-evolving production environment as a Production Supervisor, where no two days are the same! As a supervisor across all shifts, you’ll lead a diverse team, tackle real-time challenges, and help turn raw materials into something extraordinary. You’ll need to be quick on your feet—ready to adapt to shifting priorities, troubleshoot equipment issues, and keep operations running smoothly.

If you thrive in change, love solving problems, and enjoy helping people grow to their full potential, this is your chance to make a real impact. Experience with ERP systems and a passion for continuous improvement will set you up for success. At Kemin, you’re not just part of the process—you’re part of something bigger.

This position is Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with occasional weekend work as needed.

• Competitive Financial Package:
  Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support:
  Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement:
  Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities:
  Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities:
  Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

• Ensure production requirements are met for the respective department and motivate direct reports toward established production goals.
• Responsible for managing and mentoring production staff under supervision of Production/Plant Manager.
• Ensure employees are trained on equipment, SOPs and other procedures.
• Ensure raw materials and basic supply levels are sufficient to meet the shift’s production schedule.
• Proactively identify, communicate and solve issues without disruption of production.
• Ensure operation of equipment by initiating and following up on outstanding work orders.
• Review the accuracy of department batch records and follow up on errors.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling production performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests.
• Ensure the Master Sanitation Schedule and GMP practices are adhered to by the department.
• Maintain safety and quality by ensuring organizational standards are met.
• Under direction of Plant Management, continuously improve workflow by monitoring steps of the process, observing critical control points, monitoring resources, and soliciting ideas from team members.
• Communicate with all departments and necessary business units regarding production needs.
• Ensure the product meets established production standards.
• Follow and maintain an environment of food and feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.

• Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma, or equivalent, with 5+ years experience in a production environment OR
  • Associates or Bachelors Degree with 2 years experience in a production environment
• Previous Supervisor experience required.
• Excellent understanding of equipment in order to manage equipment and production needs.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate employees.
• Adhere to the tenants of servant leadership.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and a high level of accountability for their work.
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures, solve basic problems, and utilize cognitive reasoning and ability to use formulas to calculate proper mixtures.
• Must be reliable and have good attendance.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Time management and prioritization skills are needed.
• Ability to inspect raw materials and finished goods.
• Detail-oriented.
• Must be able to see, read and write numbers and letters.
• Must be able…