Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor – Lactalis Heritage Dairy

Location: Tulare, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000 - $88,000 Per Year

Under the supervision of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor directs activities of the department in areas of Production, Maintenance and Quality Control. The Production Supervisor produces products efficiently and safely within established policy and processes. He/She advises and assists the Production Manager as a member of the team and may assume Production Manager responsibilities in his/her absence.

• Implements and enforces safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs, and initiatives.
• Partner with the Production Manager and other site leaders to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety, and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.
• Meet production schedules to achieve business goals.
• Assure production yields and efficiencies are met as defined by budgetary and corporate standards.
• Provide direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with other supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources.
• Build strong working relationships and foster positive collaboration within the team and cross-functionally.
• Train and develop team members through mentoring/coaching. Partner with the production manager and HR on employee and labor relations issues.
• Partner with the Production Manager and maintenance team to coordinate repair work.

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required.
• 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment is required; dairy/cheese experience is preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a large team of hourly associates is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management.
• Proficient computer knowledge with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing systems.

Benefits: Lactalis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options, including insurance cost support, retirement plans, and paid time off from day one.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to, veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

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