Production Supervisor

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

"We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

The Production Supervisor assists in overseeing production and packaging in the plant facility. This person will supervise the operation of workers and equipment in the production and packaging area, while applying learned knowledge of processes involved and production methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the daily operations of all production and packaging lines and systems.
• Perform the daily tasks of certain Sanitation positions based on the Plant Regulatory reports issued on an as needed basis.
• Completion of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) documents in preparation for audits with daily sign-off if required, providing appropriate information to Quality Assurance as required. Follow-up on any audit items as needed.
• Adhere to Agropur policies on communication and documentation with the Quality department regarding product integrity and sanitation needs.
• Work directly with Supervisor and/or Quality when sanitation issues require immediate attention; redirecting workers to these areas as needed. Provide updates to the Quality Department and Plant or Production Manager as appropriate.
• Ensure ‘In Process’ targets are met; inspect and confirm that equipment has gone through CIP and is ready for Process through Pre-Op Inspections.
• Maintain and troubleshoot for equipment and production and packaging questions or issues. Involve appropriate maintenance, quality, or inventory areas as needed for assistance.
• Ensure In-Process samples are properly handled.
• Gather and review paperwork, legal charts and chemical concentrations.
• Keep product moving through the system in a timely, efficient manner.
• Ensure all employees are following proper procedures, completing safe working practices, and producing quality products. Identify and assist in implementing improvements in safety, quality, and productivity on shift.
• Review and assist in the follow-up on any Good Manufacturing Practices or production audit items.
• Communicate issues in production, sanitation, or equipment to next shift supervisor.
• Participate and prepare for company, customer, and third-party audits as needed.
• Communicate important information to all employees such as announcements, safety information, production requirements for shift, etc.
• Attend employee meetings.
• Ensure staffing is appropriate for optimal and efficient production of products; acting as backup for the production line positions as needed.
• Monitor employees and their breaks.
• Review weekly payroll timecards and sign off. Review and approve time sheets for team in a timely manner.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for employee relations including work direction of employees, hiring, training, performance reviews, administering policies and procedures, disciplinary action, and compensation recommendations.
• Direct implementation of departmental objectives, goals and policies.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate's Degree from a two-year college or technical school in a Science, Business, Operations Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.