Production Supervisor - Swing Shift

Darigold Careers•Seattle, WA

14h•$80,160 - $112,427•Onsite

About The Position

Darigold is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to be a part of Darigold’s Rainier WA team. The Production Supervisor must possess the desire and ability to provide leadership and supervisory coordination in all aspects of warehousing. As a member of the team, this role will be a partner in the Supply Chain Division. The Production Supervisor maintains a high level of productivity and continuous improvement with their assigned shift in the areas of safety, reliability, order accuracy, cost savings, team building and personnel management. Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe. What You Will Do: Provide leadership and supervision for the warehouse and associated personnel. Effectively motivate, train and communicate with assigned teams to ensure superior levels of accuracy, safety, reliability, sanitation and quality. Ensure individual and team performance meets or exceeds goals and expectations. Prepare and conduct team meetings as necessary for effective communication and development of teams. Develop expert knowledge of the warehouse processes and all associated equipment. Analyze and systematically troubleshoot warehousing issues, empowering the team to take initiative in resolving similar challenges. Perform daily checks and reports to ensure the highest order accuracy and quality of products shipped to Darigold’s customers. Maintain shift performance and quality documentation. Lead and participate in project teams focused on improving efficiency, safety, quality, reliability, sanitation and reducing waste. Reinforce a sense of urgency during periods of downtime and effectively communicate issues to the management team. Communicate and collaborate closely with other departments within Darigold’s operations. Troubleshoot and reconcile inventory discrepancies in the Oracle ERP system, making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate inventory levels. Monitor and analyze inventory data within the ERP system to identify trends, discrepancies and areas for improvement. Assist in training staff on best practices for inventory management and ERP system usage. Must be able to work variable hours and weekends. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday and then Sunday through Tuesday 4 pm-4 am. What You Will Bring: Ability to work with diverse groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise and backgrounds. Proven ability to achieve results through others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision; must be self-motivated and a self-starter. Proficient in Oracle ERP systems or similar inventory management software. Work history in Production, Supply Chain, Operations or related field preferred. Dairy, Grocery or Warehouse industry background is ideal. Prior experience working in a 24/7 operations facility is a plus. At least 1-2 years of experience supervising in a unionized environment is preferred. Benefits of Working at Darigold: We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes: 401k with competitive employer matching Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits Employer paid life & disability coverage Paid time off and paid holidays 8 weeks paid parental leave Education assistance Employee assistance program Compensation range: $80,160.40 - $112,426.96 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge, and skills) Our Commitment to Diversity: Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish .

Requirements

Ability to work with diverse groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise and backgrounds.
Proven ability to achieve results through others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision; must be self-motivated and a self-starter.
Proficient in Oracle ERP systems or similar inventory management software.

Nice To Haves

Work history in Production, Supply Chain, Operations or related field preferred.
Dairy, Grocery or Warehouse industry background is ideal.
Prior experience working in a 24/7 operations facility is a plus.
At least 1-2 years of experience supervising in a unionized environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervision for the warehouse and associated personnel.
Effectively motivate, train and communicate with assigned teams to ensure superior levels of accuracy, safety, reliability, sanitation and quality.
Ensure individual and team performance meets or exceeds goals and expectations.
Prepare and conduct team meetings as necessary for effective communication and development of teams.
Develop expert knowledge of the warehouse processes and all associated equipment.
Analyze and systematically troubleshoot warehousing issues, empowering the team to take initiative in resolving similar challenges.
Perform daily checks and reports to ensure the highest order accuracy and quality of products shipped to Darigold’s customers.
Maintain shift performance and quality documentation.
Lead and participate in project teams focused on improving efficiency, safety, quality, reliability, sanitation and reducing waste.
Reinforce a sense of urgency during periods of downtime and effectively communicate issues to the management team.
Communicate and collaborate closely with other departments within Darigold’s operations.
Troubleshoot and reconcile inventory discrepancies in the Oracle ERP system, making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Monitor and analyze inventory data within the ERP system to identify trends, discrepancies and areas for improvement.
Assist in training staff on best practices for inventory management and ERP system usage.
Must be able to work variable hours and weekends.