Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Oskaloosa Food Products•Oskaloosa, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dryer Supervisor plays a critical role in the production of safe, high-quality dried egg ingredients at Oskaloosa Food Products Corp. This position oversees all aspects of the drying operation across Plants 2 & 3 — leading a team of production employees, maintaining rigorous food safety and quality standards, and keeping the operation running at peak efficiency every day. This is a hands-on, working supervisor role — meaning you'll be right alongside your team on the production floor while also providing the leadership and oversight that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of safety management practices and OSHA requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to occasionally work flexible hours based on company production needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous food processing or manufacturing experience including familiarity with HACCP principles and food safety programs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all Drying Plant operations to ensure full compliance with company standards for safety, quality, and production output.
Actively work alongside production employees on the floor, performing hands-on duties as needed to maintain workflow and support the team.
Perform and oversee sanitation duties throughout the day, ensuring all equipment, surfaces, and work areas meet company and USDA cleanliness standards.
Ensure all production activities comply with HACCP standards by completing required documentation throughout the day.
Train production employees on SOPs and SSOPs for their assigned work areas; conduct department-specific orientations for all new employees joining the team.
Supervise direct reports; administer corrective actions and deliver constructive, timely performance evaluations in coordination with Human Resources.
Ensure employee assignments are in place and that production goals are met or exceeded each day.
Complete required quality checks, including pre-operational inspections and routine checks throughout the day.
Inspect materials, products, and processing equipment to detect defects, malfunctions, and verify sanitation standards are met per HACCP and USDA requirements.
Collaborate with maintenance to monitor equipment conditions, troubleshoot malfunctions, and minimize downtime.
Oversee and assist with the loading and unloading of egg tankers, ensuring all safety protocols and food safety standards are followed.
Operate dryers as needed to cover employee breaks, vacations, or staffing shortages.
Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents; prepare accurate reports of findings and corrective actions.
Coordinate with other supervisors to align operations and activities within and across departments.
Complete all required production reports accurately and on time.
Manage timekeeping for all employees — approving timecards and time-off requests using company software.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.