This position is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business. You'll help serve producers and animal owners through local cooperatives, independent dealers, and large retailers across the U.S. We innovate nutrition products and practices for healthier, more productive animals. The Production Supervisor coordinates production, prioritizes safety and quality, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters employee engagement.
Responsibilities will include:
Focus on Safety of all employees through adherence of safety procedures, including training and tool box meetings to ensure a safe work environment
Ensure compliance of GMP's and the Food Safety Plan
Deliver continuous improvement in key initiatives of Cost, Quality, Service, People, and Environment through efficient use of materials, equipment and resources
Proactively communicate and coordinate with other Supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources
Effectively plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production schedules to meet and exceed customer requirements, production goals, and TMM Objectives
Proactively coordinate with the Maintenance Department to conduct preventative maintenance. Own and drive department and shift Continuous improvement/TMM processes
Leads engagement of employees, work teams, and the utilization of technology in order to deliver world-class line efficiencies.
Leads through positive influence; coaches and develops others and, where appropriate, peers
Provides clear and timely performance feedback to work teams and all employees
Attracts, retains and develops the very BEST talent and empowers, engages, and inspires employees
Experience-Education (Required):
High School Diploma + 4 years of manufacturing experience OR Bachelors Degree + 2 years manufacturing supervisory experience
Candidates in the rotational Land O' Lakes programs (TAP/MMT/DMT) will be considered
Competencies-Skills (Required):
Must possess strong leadership skills, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills at various levels of the company
Proficient computer skills, including usage of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment
Capability to deliver results and make decisions while juggling multiple and changing priorities in a fast paced environment
Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills.
Experience (Preferred):
Prior leadership experience
Strong Communication Skills
Experience managing regulatory compliance including OSHA, FDA, EPA and state regulatory agencies
Operational Hours: Plant operates Day & Evening Shifts; weekends as needed.
Shift/Role Hours of Work: 3:00 pm - 11:30 PM, M-F *Times may vary as needed
Salary: $69,040 - $103,560
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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