Production Supervisor

About the role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the manufacturing associates at the Specialty Foods Plant in Marshall, MN, with a focus on bakery operations, including manufacturing dough.

Responsibilities

• Directs production, packaging, and bakery on production lines to ensure company and USDA requirements are met
• Interviews and hires qualified employees, following EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines
• Manages employee performance and skills development, conducts performance appraisals, and administers disciplinary action, including employment terminations when necessary
• Responsible for safety, housekeeping, policy administration, employee relations, cost control, and problem-solving
• Adjusts daily work schedule as needed to meet production requirements
• Works closely with USDA representative on site to ensure all company, state, and federal requirements for food safety are met
• Reviews and signs off on all Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation
• Checks product quality, usage, waste, product counts, and weights to assure performance and attainment

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience preferably in food industry manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience, with minimum of 2 years in supervision
• Intermediate personal computer skills including Microsoft Office
• SAP experience beneficial
• Intermediate knowledge of robotics used in production
• Ability to effectively supervise line employees
• Strong communication and reasoning skills to provide a positive work environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and write routine reports and correspondence
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations preferred

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 4+ years related work experience in food industry manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience, with 2+ years in supervision

Skills

• Intermediate personal computer skills including Microsoft Office
• SAP experience beneficial
• Intermediate knowledge of robotics used in production
• Ability to effectively supervise line employees
• Strong communication and reasoning skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and write routine reports and correspondence
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Time off programs
• Retirement and financial offerings

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $99,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance.

Schedule

1st shift (approx. 4:30am - 2:30pm)