Production Supervisor

Country Fresh has an immediate opening for a Production Supervisor for our fluid milk, cultured products and ice cream manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids, MI. In this role, you will ensure that the production process flows smoothly, and daily production goals are met, while supervising a team of valued team members.

Country Fresh is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we create fluid milk and cream and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Shift: 3rd shift

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor the equipment used in production processes to ensure that equipment is functioning efficiently and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Arrange for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures.
• Actively promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations. Conduct accident/injury investigations and send reports of injury to HR in a timely manner to meet rapid reporting standards. May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings and training.
• Understand and fulfill the requirements and regulations for food safety and quality. Administer policies, procedures and programs related to operations.
• Supervise production scheduling so appropriate quantities and varieties of product are produced to fill orders, meet demand, meet productivity goals, etc. Ensure materials (e.g., ingredients, packaging) are appropriately staged for next production runs.
• Work effectively with employees to promote positive and productive working relationships. Effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly. Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.
• Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration. Will consider a minimum of 5 years of work experience in dairy or food industry manufacturing in lieu of a degree
• 3 years of food manufacturing experience and 1 year of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of and skill with MS Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of continuous improvement models

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1^st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution - 100% vested on day one of eligibility
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer