Production Supervisor

Select Division • Walton, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is hiring a Production Supervisor based in Walton, NY. The Production Supervisor is a member of the plant leadership team and provides supervision and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements. Under the direction of the Production Manager, this role is responsible for day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility.
• At least 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a large team of hourly associates.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong accountability, consistency, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work effectively with plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management.
• Proficient computer knowledge and familiarity with, or ability to learn, SAP or other manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work 2nd shift with flexibility in hours, including weekends and on-call as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Dairy or cheese manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce safety programs and safe work practices through participation in plant safety teams, programs, and initiatives.
• Partner with the Production Manager and other site leaders to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety, and employee engagement objectives.
• Meet production schedules to achieve business goals.
• Ensure production yields and efficiencies meet budgetary and corporate standards.
• Provide direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Communicate and coordinate proactively with other supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources.
• Build strong working relationships and foster positive collaboration within the team and across functions.
• Train and develop team members through mentoring and coaching.
• Partner with the Production Manager and HR on employee and labor relations issues.
• Partner with the Production Manager and maintenance team to coordinate repair work.

Benefits

• Affordable benefits and coverage options through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
• Company support for insurance costs.
• Company contributions to retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off from day one.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed