Production Supervisor - Rotating Shift

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides work direction and supervision to production employees within standard work rules, applicable union contract provisions, and employment policies. The role monitors production processes and scheduling to ensure products are accurately processed, customer orders are fulfilled, production flows smoothly, and daily goals are achieved. The supervisor promotes workplace safety and compliance with food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements, and serves as a resource and escalation point for direct reports. Ongoing responsibilities include coaching, mentoring, and developing team members. The supervisor oversees production operations and equipment, helps ensure materials are staged for production runs, and addresses equipment failures. The role also supports operational efficiency and cost control, communicates with employees, and administers supervisory and personnel activities. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of manufacturing process flow and its importance to the process.
Knowledge of continuous improvement models.
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
Knowledge of supervision, training, and personnel management principles and practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to collaborate effectively and foster teamwork.
Ability to interact positively and work effectively with others.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in a related curriculum.
Manufacturing experience, preferably in food and/or beverage manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Schedule and assign work and provide clear direction to production employees.
Ensure production processes flow smoothly and daily production goals are met.
Monitor production activities, including milk receiving, standardizing, pasteurization, separating, freezing, cooling, filling, mixing, packaging, and storing, to ensure plant production and quality standards are met.
Monitor production equipment to ensure it operates efficiently and is properly cleaned and sanitized; arrange timely repairs or resolutions for equipment failures.
Promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations.
Conduct accident and injury investigations and submit injury reports to Human Resources in a timely manner.
Coordinate or facilitate plant safety meetings and training as needed.
Understand and fulfill food safety and quality requirements and regulations; administer related operations policies, procedures, and programs.
Supervise production scheduling to ensure appropriate product quantities and varieties are produced to fill orders, meet demand, and achieve productivity goals.
Ensure ingredients, packaging, and other materials are staged appropriately for upcoming production runs.
Identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency and contain costs.
Promote positive and productive working relationships and fairly apply work rules, applicable union contract provisions, and employment policies.
Administer discipline consistently and fairly and work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.
Communicate with employees through shift meetings and informal methods.
Administer promotions and transfers, review and edit employee timekeeping, complete performance evaluations, and mentor, train, and coach employees.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with company, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.