Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

This position is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business.

You'll help serve producers and animal owners through local cooperatives, independent dealers, and large retailers across the U.S.

We innovate nutrition products and practices for healthier, more productive animals.

The Production Supervisor coordinates production, prioritizes safety and quality, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters employee engagement.

Responsibilities will include:


* Focus on Safety of all employees through adherence of safety procedures, including training and tool box meetings to ensure a safe work environment


* Ensure compliance of GMP's and the Food Safety Plan


* Deliver continuous improvement in key initiatives of Cost, Quality, Service, People, and Environment through efficient use of materials, equipment and resources


* Proactively communicate and coordinate with other Supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources


* Effectively plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production schedules to meet and exceed customer requirements, production goals, and TMM Objectives


* Proactively coordinate with the Maintenance Department to conduct preventative maintenance.

Own and drive department and shift Continuous improvement/TMM processes


* Leads engagement of employees, work teams, and the utilization of technology in order to deliver world-class line efficiencies.


* Leads through positive influence; coaches and develops others and, where appropriate, peers


* Provides clear and timely performance feedback to work teams and all employees


* Attracts, retains and develops the very BEST talent and empowers, engages, and inspires employees

Experience-Education (Required):


* High School Diploma + 4 years of manufacturing experience OR Bachelors Degree + 2 years manufacturing supervisory experience


* Candidates in the rotational Land O' Lakes programs (TAP/MMT/DMT) will be considered

Competencies-Skills (Required):


* Must possess strong leadership skills, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills


* Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills at various levels of the company


* Proficient computer skills, including usage of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint


* Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment


* Capability to deliver results and make decisions while juggling multiple and changing priorities in a fast paced environment


* Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills.

Experience (Preferred):


* Prior leadership experience


* Strong Communication Skills


* Experience managing regulatory compliance including OSHA, FDA, EPA and state regulatory agencies

Operational Hours: Plant operates Day & Evening Shifts; weekends as needed.
Shift/Role Hours of Work: 3:00 pm - 11:30 PM, M-F

*Times may vary as...