Plant Supervisor

Select Milk Producers•Littlefield, TX

About The Position

Select Milk Producers is a dairy cooperative with more than 800 employees, 8 processing plants, and 32 wholly owned subsidiaries. The Plant Supervisor oversees the processes of receiving, processing, and packaging, including limited warehouse operations. The role includes operating and cleaning equipment, completing production and quality documentation, and maintaining a sanitary work environment. The supervisor also assists with company budgets and goals, trains personnel, and ensures company policies and safety procedures are followed. Working closely with the Plant Manager and/or Plant Superintendent, the Plant Supervisor plans, directs, and supervises activities and employees in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. The role supports production schedules and continuous improvement by ensuring employees are trained, equipped, and given clear expectations. Effective, timely communication with the production team and departmental managers is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in a leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and persist until a solution is found.
Ability to work safely and follow safety procedures, including using safety equipment.
Willingness to ask for assistance when a process is unclear.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Good math and statistical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to operate equipment efficiently.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations for product receiving, separators, membrane filtration, pasteurization, drying, warehouse, and packaging.
Monitor product specifications and equipment performance to ensure production goals and customer requirements are met; correct and report deviations to management.
Identify and resolve process and equipment problems using available resources to maintain productivity and quality.
Set employee expectations, hold employees accountable, address operational needs promptly, and support employee development.
Complete and follow up on production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, setting priorities, and monitoring progress.
Participate in training and safety programs to improve the effectiveness of the work area.
Review company KPIs and product quality with Plant Management and the Management Team.
Supervise training of new personnel and ensure employees have appropriate tools and timely expectations.
Troubleshoot quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and report findings.
Monitor chemical use during cleanup and ensure proper rotation of products.
Communicate necessary changes or run conditions to other departments and report problems to the Plant Manager; follow management instructions.
Maintain inspection readiness and conduct post-CIP inspections to ensure equipment cleanliness.
Maintain inventory of assigned supplies and take inventory when necessary.
Report violations of company policies, procedures, or working rules to the Plant Manager.
Enforce and follow safety and working rules, including the code of conduct and workplace policies.
Review monthly safety reports and attend safety meetings.
Take responsibility for food safety and food quality.
Participate in efficiency and improvement efforts to support continuous improvement.
Supervise employee discipline, report employee problems to the Plant Manager, call in employees when needed to cover a shift, and oversee the Plant Foreperson’s performance.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.