McMinnville Production Supervisor

Organic Valley•McMinnville, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and supervising the efficient operations of production & packaging at the McMinnville Creamery. This role promotes collaboration and teamwork within the production areas and with others to foster motivation, increased productivity, and ensure the highest level of customer service. This is a safety sensitive role.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience coordinating, supervising, or training employees in a production or manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail required.
Demonstrated competency and understanding of machine operations.
Demonstrated competency and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with required sanitation chemicals.
Basic computer skills required.
Strong oral and written communication and comprehension skills.
Proven proficiency with inductive and deductive reasoning, problem solving troubleshooting, and attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidentiality in a professional and appropriate manner.
Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 80 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout the shift as needed.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, as needed.
Forklift and boom lift license or the ability to obtain.
Ability to obtain a state permit to operate a pasteurizer.
Ability to obtain certification on the Charm phosphates test method.
Ability to obtain sampler grader license from the state.

Nice To Haves

Three years experience in a food production facility preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicates performance expectations by evaluating performance, providing timely feedback, training, coaching, and recommending personnel actions for assigned staff.
Review and approve timecards.
Ensures compliance with applicable policies, safety policies/procedures/best practices, and fair employment practices.
Coordinates staff schedules to meet production requirements.
In conjunction with other supervisors and plant manager, oversee day-to-day operations of the dried powder, sanitation, intake and HTST teams.
Oversee and assist as needed with recordkeeping to ensure accuracy.
Ensure that the plant is following good manufacturing practices along with additional quality and safety practices.
Handles confidential information with discretion.
Coordinate with other supervisors and plant manager on production schedules.
Work as a team with other supervisors to provide supervision and support of production staff.
Place order with warehouse to ensure timely delivery of required packaging materials.
Train all new staff on required job duties (Individual Training Plans).
Utilize, and help staff utilize the Dairy Collection software for receiving milk.
Work in SAP for purchase requests and product receipts.
Assists with general plant cleaning as needed.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
Financial advisors and seminars
Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account