Production Supervisor, 3rd shift

Champion Petfoods•Auburn, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Production Supervisor - Fresh/Dry 3rd shift - to join our rapidly growing company. With thirty years of growth in the global pet food sector, our ORIJEN and ACANA brands define our vision of being The Global Leader in Advancing Premium Food for Pets. If you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success by working in our award-winning company – we would love to hear from you. The position of Production Supervisor - Fresh has primary responsibility for coordinating the receipt of raw materials and mixing processes in order to meet scheduled production requirements at our manufacturing facility in Auburn, KY. This position is required to provide appropriate leadership, direction, and supervision to fresh team members and to promote awareness and understanding of corporate policies, procedures, and practices regarding health and safety in the workplace. The position is also responsible for ensuring that all ingredients and materials reflect the Company’s quality assurance specifications and principles. We’ve been making ORIJEN™ and ACANA™ food for dogs and cats since 1985, and we only make premium pet food. We source only the finest WholePrey animal ingredients – the most nourishing parts of the animal – from a carefully curated group of suppliers before our Ph.D.-level nutrition experts and veterinarians craft them into safe, quality foods in our state-of-the-art kitchens. This is the best way we know to provide pets with peak nutrition, optimal nourishment and ultimate flavor. We sell our ORIJEN™ and ACANA™ pet foods in more than 90 countries and we couldn’t be more proud to see Pet Lovers around the world putting their trust in the high caliber, premium foods we craft.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or business administration preferred; commensurate experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Proven mechanical aptitude and adept with tools and equipment
Strong critical thinking ability with sound judgment, decision-making skills, good problem identification, and problem resolution skills.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to accurately complete required paperwork
Excellent time, organization, and prioritization skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications
Demonstrated ability to work independently or effectively as part of a team across organization boundaries and with diverse teams within a manufacturing environment
Certification and/or ability to operate a forklift

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or business administration

Responsibilities

Organize the flow of ingredients to achieve established productivity goals
Complete all relevant required information and/or documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Develop and demonstrate good communication practices and successful internal working professional relationships with departmental staff, including providing clear, accurate, and timely information regarding the status of fresh ingredients being mixed
Assess the work performance of reporting employees on a regular basis and implement appropriate corrective measures as required, and express encouragement and appreciation when appropriate
Demonstrate leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring in order to motivate staff and to support the creation of a team environment
Ensure complete production/maintenance recordkeeping is maintained in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with established corporate and departmental practices and procedures
Participate in annual physical inventory as determined by the Company
Effectively and efficiently maintain daily payroll records of direct reports in HRIS Time & Attendance.
Develop awareness and understanding of the Company’s policies, practices, and procedures related to health and safety, food safety, and the environment
All other duties as assigned