PLANT Supervisor-Springfield, NIGHT SHIFT

PLANT SUPERVISOR-Springfield, NIGHT SHIFT

Full Time Management Springfield, KY, US

4 days ago Requisition

DEPARTMENT: Production

POSITION: Plant Supervisor - Night Shift

REPORT TO: General Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

WORKING HOURS: Full Time, Shift may vary, Overtime as needed

Kentucky is an employment at-will state.

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This role is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations and leading the employees who support them. The position ensures strong performance across production, quality, safety, communication, and overall operational efficiency.

• Responsible for smooth operation of entire production process including receiving, evaporating, drying, and bagging
• Oversee all production aspects of the plant and production workers.
• Responsible for all product and raw materials produced or received on their shift.
• Guide and direct warehouse staff when necessary.
• Ensure all products are manufactured according to instructions and meet testing parameters, documented.
• Manage all personnel issues during shift.
• Perform supervisor checklist daily, notify maintenance of equipment issues and follow through.
• Oversee CIP checks and sanitation of equipment and plant.
• Confirm wastewater pit operation, enforce safety procedures, train employees, maintain records.
• Supervise all sanitation, ensure safety, maintain clean appearance, and uphold GMP and HACCP.
• Assist in preventative maintenance, minimize downtime, troubleshoot to improve efficiency.
• Be available on call, work outside normal shift and weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Train, retain, develop, and monitor all employees in all departments.
• Provide training and cross training.
• Complete weekly schedules to control overtime.
• Ensure products meet company and customer specifications, review data for process capability.
• Hold people accountable to job performance.
• Schedule and maintain accurate inventory of finished goods and raw materials.
• Coordinate ordering, receiving, and monitoring of materials, ingredients, chemicals, and supplies.
• Issue and follow up on prompt completion of work orders.
• Collaborate with maintenance on preventative maintenance program.
• Minimize downtime and troubleshoot for efficiency.

• Maintain customer satisfaction and good relationships with suppliers, employees, customers.
• Maintain high level of appearance and pride.
• Inspect, review, and follow up on all plant and department audits.
• Identify and address food safety hazards or quality threats, notify supervisor or Quality/Leadership.
• Attend all required safety and food safety training.

• Enforce and train employees on company policies, attendance, safety, discipline.
• Report occurrences to proper department head/plant manager.
• Monitor progress, performance, capabilities, set realistic expectations.
• Observe morale and its impact on other departments.
• Promote EEOC practices and retain qualified employees.
• Coach direct reports, identify key employees for development.
• Provide accurate documentation on employee and safety related issues.

• Communicate professionally across departments, respect all management levels.
• Address employee concerns promptly, consult HR as needed.
• Communicate daily with other supervisors and employees on plant issues.
• Explain changes/modifications, listen to concerns, convey ideas to management.
• Uphold confidentiality.
• Possess good listening and presentation skills.
• Accept criticism professionally, consult before reacting.
• Provide timely and accurate information to all levels.
• Follow up on progress of open issues.
• Maintain positive relationships with other departments.

• Must be punctual, prepared, respectful.
• Work well with others, understanding personality differences.
• Hold people accountable, self‑starter, adapt to changes.
• Set realistic project timelines and follow through.

• Active participant in loss control and food safety.
• Participate in HAZMAT team and training.
• Promote safety, support, help solve, understand policies.
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