3rd Shift - Prairie Farms Production Supervisor at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. – Granite City, Illinois

Primary job function is to produce quality products in a cost efficient manner while overseeing efficient operations of the plant facilities. Promote team management and employee morale.

Shift: (3rd Shift)

Primary Duties:

Provide for supervisory control of raw material inventory and daily usages.
• Plan and assign production sheets and work scheduling.
• Work with Quality Manager to assure control of products, processing, packaging, handling and storage.
• Provide immediate attention and notification to any observed loss of quality or shelf life.
• Evaluate and propose improvements in production costing and quality.
• Establish and enforce GMP’s and SOP’s for all plant and operator positions.
• Enlist outside support to meet operational needs as necessary.
• Enforce procedures to minimize product loss, time loss accidents and OHSA out of compliance losses.
• Provide Leadership and Supervision for a 25 employee crew made up of a diverse union workforce. Provide for the training and development of employees on that crew.
• Manage personnel issues, attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Serves on various committees, i.e., Safety, Operations, Quality, etc.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Plant Manager

Communication Requirements:

Written and verbal communication skills needed to direct staff and present management in company meetings. Must be able to communicate ideas and goals to all plant employees.

Education and/or Experience:

• BS degree in Dairy Science, Food Science or related field preferred
• Previous supervisory experience required

Job Skills/ Requirements
Seeking a highly motivated individual who can supervise hourly employees in a fast paced assembly line production environment.

• Must be able to maintain a high level of productivity while observing all safety rules and operations protocols
• Monitors production activities to eliminate downtime, delays and ensure adherence to production goals based on scheduling.
• Ensures efficient utilization of equipment and facilities.
• Monitors production quality to ensure product specifications are met.
• Maintains daily production records.
• Coordinates training of hourly production employees on job functions and the operation of various machines.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work areas, ensures proper handling of tools and equipment, and correct operation of machinery to provide a safe working environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of food safety preferred.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits package including competitive salary, excellent medical/dental/vision plans, profit sharing and PTO.