Production Supervisor - Off Shift, Portland Plant

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

About the role

The Production Supervisor will provide leadership and supervisory coordination in all aspects of production at our Portland Plant. This hands-on leader will maintain high productivity and continuous improvement in safety, reliability, cost savings, team building, and personnel management for their assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for the assigned production shift and associated personnel.
• Motivate, train, and communicate with shift teams to ensure superior levels of safety, reliability, sanitation, and quality.
• Ensure individual and team performance meets or exceeds goals and expectations.
• Prepare and conduct team meetings for proper communication and development.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality Assurance staff to create a cooperative environment.
• Develop expert knowledge of the production process and associated equipment.
• Analytically and systematically troubleshoot manufacturing issues and develop self-directed teams.
• Perform daily checks and reports to ensure the highest quality of product produced within Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain shift performance and quality documentation.
• Participate in and lead SPC project teams to improve safety, quality, reliability, sanitation, and reduce waste.
• Reinforce sense of urgency during production runs and periods of machine downtime.
• Effectively communicate issues to the management team.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work variable hours and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, or related field is preferred. Industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Dairy, beverage, or process industry background is a plus.
• Prior experience supervising in a unionized facility is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds.
• Ability to achieve results through others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision; self-motivated and a self-starter.

Benefits

• 401k with competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program

Schedule

12-hour schedule: 3 days on, 4 days off – 4 days on, 3 days off.