Plant Operations Supervisor

Cargill • Lititz, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operations Supervisor provides strategic operational oversight for production operating facilities with a moderate presence in multiple regions or a moderate degree of complexity. The role oversees operating facilities and holds them accountable to standards for safety, quality, operational effectiveness, and financial performance. The supervisor also spends time completing the same tasks as employees on the team.

This role is based onsite in Lititz, Pennsylvania, and works the third shift from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Relocation assistance may be provided. Cargill’s Food Enterprise serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with ingredients and branded products across categories including poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Lean Six Sigma.
• At least one year of directly related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• One year of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment or process-related area.
• Continuous improvement or Lean Six Sigma experience.
• SAP experience.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine operations for the assigned area and ensure direct reports follow policies and procedures related to employee, food and feed safety, and environmental compliance.
• Monitor production outcomes, quantity, and quality to ensure customer and food safety requirements remain within specifications.
• Partner with production supervisors to meet customer specifications and timelines.
• Administer the production budget for a department, process, or shift; execute purchase orders and ensure timely invoice payment.
• Develop operational plans and monitor routine operations across production processes, departments, and shifts.
• Develop, supervise, and coach direct reports, including coaching on company core values and guiding principles.
• Make personnel decisions concerning hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions for direct reports.
• Perform the same tasks as employees on the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered and hours worked.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level