Plant Supervisor

Select Milk•Littlefield, TX

About The Position

The Plant Supervisor oversees receiving, processing, packaging, and limited warehouse operations. The role plans, directs, and supervises activities and employees in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory standards to meet production schedules and support continuous improvement. Responsibilities include equipment operation and cleaning, production and quality documentation, maintaining sanitary conditions, supporting budgets and goals, and training employees in equipment operation and related functions. The supervisor ensures employees are appropriately trained and equipped, communicates expectations, and maintains timely communication with production teams and departmental managers. The position works closely with the Plant Manager and/or Plant Superintendent.

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.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations for product receiving, separators, membrane filtration, pasteurization, drying, warehouse, and packaging.
Monitor product specifications and equipment performance to ensure targets and customer specifications 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 with urgency, 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.
Troubleshoot quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and report findings.
Monitor chemical use during cleanup and ensure proper product rotation.
Inform other departments of necessary changes or run conditions, report problems to the Plant Manager, and follow management instructions.
Maintain inspection readiness and perform post-CIP inspections to verify equipment cleanliness.
Maintain inventory of assigned supplies and take inventory when necessary.
Report violations of company policies, procedures, and working rules to the Plant Manager.
Enforce and follow safety rules, the code of conduct, and workplace policies; review monthly safety reports and attend safety meetings.
Take responsibility for food safety and food quality.
Support continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
Oversee the performance of the Plant Foreperson.
Report employee problems to the Plant Manager and call in employees when needed to cover a shift.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.