Production Supervisor

About

The Role

Under direction of the Plant Manager, the Supervisor is responsible to lead and oversee the safe and sanitary operation of manufacturing process equipment for designated departments. Will perform other tasks as needed while ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety/food safety policies in the facility. This includes working collaboratively in Freeze Drying, Product Unloading, Raw Processing, Ingredient Processing, Packaging and providing overall plant support to the operation of the facility.

• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety or personnel safety.
• Requests and directs services of maintenance, sanitation and other personnel as needed to achieve the desired level and quality of production.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure solid work relationships always exist.
• Recognizes and takes steps to resolve operating issues to minimize their impact on the operations.
• Keep accurate and up to date records (I. e. ADP timecards, staff schedule, etc.)
• Responsible for day-to-day production schedule adherence and attainment of department.
• Encourages suggestions from team members that improve production, quality, safety and/or control costs of production.
• Consistently conducts and/or assists in employee safety training, job training and keeps team informed of any updates related to processes or policies. Actively engaged in employee onboarding process.
• Responsible for investigating and reporting of all departmental safety related near miss/damage, injury/illness documentation to Safety Department.
• Expected to follow company values and be an ambassador for Petsource.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

In performing their responsibilities, employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision, interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers, work effectively as a team contributor and independently while understanding the necessity for communication with other employees and throughout Petsource.

• 1+ Years of Supervisory Experience in food manufacturing or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to train and motivate department personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret documents safety rules, Standard operating procedures, instructions, and manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to speak effectively before groups of team members.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to solve practical problems, prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Bilingual

• Lift up to 60 pounds, climb stairs, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively throughout a 10 - 12-hour shift
• This position will be required to work frequently indoors in a cooled sanitary environment with temperatures 45 degrees or below.
• Frequently around loud production equipment.

Petsource by Scoular is an indirect, wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Scoular. Petsource provides recipe development, raw meat processing, freeze-drying, and packaging solutions for pet food manufacturers. Petsource is among the first in the country to bring these steps together under one roof, positioning itself as a turnkey contract manufacturer and go-to source for high-protein, freeze-dried ingredients. With a $75 million expansion recently completed, we are growing our team of experts.

Join a team dedicated to career advancement and a culture that makes you excited to come to work each day.

We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact
• This position is eligible for annual incentive opportunities based on business and individual performance.