Production Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America • Saint Albans, VT

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About The Position

Provide work direction and supervision to production employees within the guidelines of standard work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies. Monitor all stages of the production process and ensure accurate processing of product and/or fulfillment of customer orders through appropriate production scheduling. Hold self and others accountable for promoting safety rules and regulations and act in accordance with the requirements for food safety and quality. Ensure that the production process flows smoothly, and daily production goals are met. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree in related curriculum preferred.
• 2 to 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food and/or beverage manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience.
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign work, and provide clear direction to production employees.
• Monitor operations activities (milk receiving, standardizing, pasteurization, separating, freezing, cooling, filling, mixing, packaging, storing, etc.) to ensure that plant production and quality standards are met.
• Monitor the equipment used in production processes to ensure that equipment is functioning efficiently and is properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Actively promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations.
• Conduct accident/injury investigations and send reports of injury to HR in a timely manner.
• May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings and training.
• Understand and fulfill the requirements and regulations for food safety and quality.
• Administer policies, procedures and programs related to operations.
• Supervise production scheduling so appropriate quantities and varieties of product are produced to fill orders, meet demand, meet productivity goals, etc.
• Ensure materials (e.g., ingredients, packaging) are appropriately staged for next production runs.
• Proactively look for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs.
• Work effectively with employees to promote positive and productive working relationships.
• Effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies.
• Administer discipline consistently and fairly.
• Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.
• Actively communicate with employees through shift meetings and informal methods.
• Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all company, state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED