Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

ROLE SUMMARY

The Dryer Supervisor plays a critical role in the production of safe, high-quality dried egg ingredients at Oskaloosa Food Products Corp. This position oversees all aspects of the drying operation across Plants 2 & 3 - leading a team of production employees, maintaining rigorous food safety and quality standards, and keeping the operation running at peak efficiency every day. This is a hands-on, working supervisor role - meaning you'll be right alongside your team on the production floor while also providing the leadership and oversight that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all Drying Plant operations to ensure full compliance with company standards for safety, quality, and production output.
• Actively work alongside production employees on the floor, performing hands-on duties as needed to maintain workflow and support the team.
• Perform and oversee sanitation duties throughout the day, ensuring all equipment, surfaces, and work areas meet company and USDA cleanliness standards.
• Ensure all production activities comply with HACCP standards by completing required documentation throughout the day.
• Train production employees on SOPs and SSOPs for their assigned work areas; conduct department-specific orientations for all new employees joining the team.
• Supervise direct reports; administer corrective actions and deliver constructive, timely performance evaluations in coordination with Human Resources.
• Ensure employee assignments are in place and that production goals are met or exceeded each day.
• Complete required quality checks, including pre-operational inspections and routine checks throughout the day.
• Inspect materials, products, and processing equipment to detect defects, malfunctions, and verify sanitation standards are met per HACCP and USDA requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance to monitor equipment conditions, troubleshoot malfunctions, and minimize downtime.
• Oversee and assist with the loading and unloading of egg tankers, ensuring all safety protocols and food safety standards are followed.
• Operate dryers as needed to cover employee breaks, vacations, or staffing shortages.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents; prepare accurate reports of findings and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to align operations and activities within and across departments.
• Complete all required production reports accurately and on time.
• Manage timekeeping for all employees - approving timecards and time-off requests using company software.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Mechanical aptitude:
  Hands-on knowledge of processing equipment and machinery, including forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Technical proficiency:
  Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and able to learn company-specific software.
• Sound judgment:
  Weighs options carefully to make timely, appropriate decisions on the production floor.
• Team leadership:
  Builds a collaborative, accountable team environment where people do their best work.
• Interpersonal effectiveness:
  Develops and sustains positive working relationships with coworkers, visitors, customers, and USDA officers.
• Time management:
  Self-motivated; effectively prioritizes tasks and manages both personal workload and team output.
• Independence:
  Executes assignments through to completion with minimal direction.
• Safety orientation:
  Works safely at all times, including handling chemical solutions and egg products, and actively supports the company's safety programs.
• Clear communication:
  Conveys information accurately in both written and verbal form.
• Attention to detail:
  Thorough and precise…