Manufacturing Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Manufacturing Supervisor, 3rd Shift

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States.

Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for day-to-day shift operations at our Purina Animal Nutrition Statesville Plant for production activities including the leadership, direction and development of our plant employees.

You will contribute to the maintenance and ongoing development of safety, production, service, quality, inventory control standards and employee development for the site.

You will maintain effective business relationships with local sales team members, customer service, warehouse team members, and manufacturing plant leadership as well as corporate shared services business partners.

Additional Responsibilities:


* Accomplishes production objectives by training coaching, and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning and insuring that employees are adhering to policies and procedures.


* Meeting production operational standards by reviewing and executing daily strategic plans for: safety, production, quality, and customer-service standards.


* Must be capable of resolving problems and identifying production operational improvements.


* Responsible for shift shipping and receiving schedules.


* Maintains inventory by conducting physical counts; reconciling variances and inputting correct data while ensuring that all Purina inventory management processes are followed.


* Maintains plant organization and housekeeping standards.


* Secures plant at the end of shift by following plant shutdown procedures.


* Accomplishes plant and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Required Experience/Education:


* High School Diploma/GED


* 3+ years of direct supervisory experience in a plant environment

Required Competencies/Skills:


* Integrity, safety, mobilizing talent, computer aptitude and a working knowledge of supply chain processes including transportation, inventory management, plant operations management, safety, security and quality standards and regulation are required.


* Ability to work in a multi-task environment, work cooperatively and collaboratively, communicate effectively with multiple business partners and adept at influencing, inspiring, and motivating others as needed.


* Strong WMS/computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word & Excel).


* Ensure safe, efficient warehouse facility operations by advocating and driving safety training & accident preparedness.


* Be available to work weekends and holiday if needed.

Preferred Experience/Education:


* Bachelor'...