Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor oversees the production operation for the Calva Acampo site. Responsible for scheduling and executing production work orders while ensuring safety and quality with front line employees. The Production Supervisor will ensure that quality standards are followed as required by company standards and external regulations. Supervise production staff and manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are produced. This position will be accountable for managing orders and maintaining floor stock (ingredients and finished goods) for all Calva sites. Support business needs and implement continuous improvement under the guidance and direction of the Plant Manager (PM). Facilitate communication between Quality, Shipping, Admin and Maintenance departments to address challenges and drive improvements. Execute objectives under minimal direction with the ability to affect business goals and partner/participate in company-wide initiatives. Gain support and commitment from other plant departments, including other divisions within the organization (specifically Customer Service and Sales). Support Land O'Lakes values and integrity in all plant activities. Promote an environment for open and timely teamwork/communication and actively enlist input from others and respond to others.

Essential Functions:

Duty or Area of Responsibility

80% - Production Management

• Supervise/schedule operators, establish priorities and oversee daily production to ensure safety and quality requirements are met with maximum labor productivity.
• Manage production performance. Identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Responsible for production scheduling based on customer orders, floor stock targets, available capacity and ingredients on hand.
• Strategically cross train production employees to ensure coverage during unplanned absences.
• Coordinate safe work and plan sanitation execution of all production areas and equipment.
• Manage Floor stock levels for Acampo and remote warehouses.
• Partner with Quality to ensure timely completion of all required plant testing (CV, Assay, Carryover, etc.).
• Manage and execute all make-up training for production employees.
• Responsible for overseeing monthly cycle counts for Acampo. Analyze results, identify trends, and drive actions to improve material yield. Material Yield Management Program owner.
• Work with quality department to execute timely rework of all non-conforming products.
• Take charge of incident investigations (safety, quality, service, etc.) within production department.
• In collaboration with Quality, address customer concerns/complaints.
• Lead improvement projects and offer alternative options to enable creative/cost effective solutions to complex problems.
• Make recommendations for addition of new production equipment or the replacement of old ones.
• Ensure good manufacturing/housekeeping practices are followed and proper documentation is completed.

20% - Leadership

• Oversee the hiring, orienting and promoting of production employees to ensure a competent workforce.
• Provide training, coaching, counseling, and discipline to production employees. Set expectations and hold team members accountable.
• Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions.
• Identify and drive cost savings initiatives.
• Analyze process workflow, employee and space requirements and equipment layout; Identify opportunities and implement changes.
• Review personnel performance to determine individuals most suited for promotion.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Traits:

• Strong Microsoft Office suite and written communication skills
• Conveys information clearly and effectively in both written and verbal format.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to motivate and direct others.
• Make decisions that show an understanding of the issues.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and shifting priorities.
• Ability to supervise and provide training, develop standards, and manage processes.
• Ability to work within a team environment. (Active listening, ability to influence a positive employee environment, ability to influence change and lead those who oppose change)

Experience/Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years supervisory experience OR High school diploma/GED and 5 or more years previous management experience in a food or feed manufacturing environment with increasing responsibility and scope, i.e. strategic planning, project management, supervision, training, etc. will be accepted in lieu of coursework.

Salary: $69,040 - $103,560

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

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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