Manufacturing Supervisor

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for retaining, developing, inspiring and empowering employees to drive sustainable continuous improvement at all levels in a unionized manufacturing facility. Take initiative to share best practices within the facility, across our supply chain, and with external resources to achieve leading-edge manufacturing and supply chain technologies.

Hours:

The vacant position is a vacation/PTO relief, covering either the morning (5:00am-5:00pm) or night (5:00pm-5:00am) supervisor position.

Department Responsibilities:

• Focus on Safety of all employees and work environment through adherence of safety procedures.
  
  


• 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 Business Units 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.
  
  


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


• Partners with Training Manager, Business Unit Manager, and other Supervisors to lead training and development of departmental employees.
  
  


• Provides clear and timely performance feedback to peers and all employees.
  
  

Required Experience and Knowledge:

• High School Diplomaandtwo(2) plus years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing. or production processing environment.
  
  


• 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.
  
  

Preferred Experience and Knowledge:

• 3+ years of manufacturing work experience.
  
  


• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
  
  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; climb up and down stairs and ladders; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The temperature of the work environment can fluctuate due to occasional temperatures from cold/cool to warm/hot. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud and will require ear plugs. While working in the manufacturing areas, the incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment.

Pay Range: $69,040.00 - $103,560.00

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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