Production Supervisor
About The Position
Discover opportunities at our Hereford factory. We don't just make pet food—we innovate as one agile team and are committed to improving the lives of those we love most, including our pets. Founded in 1988, our Hereford location is a leader in natural and organic pet food. We believe our people are the heart of our success, investing in both our team and our shared future. Join us in this tight-knit community, where we create nutritious and wholesome food for pets, and be part of one of the fastest growing businesses in pet care. As a Production Supervisor, you are a front-line leader of our organization and the face of our company with your team. You will provide guidance and direction to keep your team safe and engaged, while ensuring that food quality is to the highest level. The role will require hands-on operation as well as strategic decision making and team member coaching and discipline when required. Candidate must be available for 12-hour shifts on overnights for this role.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience
- 2+ years of production experience in a manufacturing, technical, military or related environment
Responsibilities
- Work to provide a safe work environment for all team members and improve our safety culture through your actions and leadership with your team.
- Conduct safety observations and coaching throughout assigned shift to identify safe behaviors from team members and correct any unsafe work practices or situations.
- Lead daily safety "Tool Box" meetings with departmental staff and escalate department safety concerns/issue to Production Manager when needed.
- Coach and develop a team that is empowered to make the right decisions in safety, quality and production needs.
- Develop ownership from team members in meeting and exceeding targets for Safety, Quality and Production.
- Recognize and reward individuals and their team for contributions to the goal of safe, quality production.
- Ensure we are producing quality pet food by meeting all quality attribute requirements of the product during the production runs.
- Meet all daily goals for your areas and work to continuously improve with your team in areas that are falling short.
Benefits
- 401k with company match
- healthcare coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
