JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership in the production operations at the facility. This individual will work closely with all departments to establish and enforce process methods that ensure operational effectiveness and production adherence. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the job training program. Strong collaboration is needed across the plant and the entire AMPI organization. This individual will create an environment of respect and responsibility through professional communication, accountability, budget consciousness, team work, quality, safety and security.

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:

1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
3. Work jointly with maintenance to identify equipment issues, establish day to day operational priorities and improve machine uptime.
4. Facilitate production expectations with plant personnel; ensuring that goals are met on a day to day, month to month basis.
5. Ensure that production equipment setups are completed in the timeframe required to meet department expectations and efficiencies.
6. Monitor production cleanups. Provide analytical input to improve labor utilization and efficiencies during sanitation processes.
7. Establish training procedures and processes that provide strategic action plans to improve job knowledge and training.
8. Build a strong working relationship with plant personnel, providing leadership, teaching, and effective communication methods, that ensure enforcement of company policies and procedures.
9. Will be the liaison for the production floor software which will include addressing system performance issues and training.
10. Provide direct support to the Safety Coordinator by assisting with changes and updates to various policies and procedures of the safety program.
11. Review and approve department payroll.
12. Provide absentee coverage for the Natural Supervisor.
13. Participate in the annual management review of the Food Safety and Quality system.
14. Manages competing demands and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
15. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully. Works well in group problem solving situations and develops alternative solutions.
16. Creates a positive team with the ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
17. Ability to manage projects by creating workable plans; communicates changes effectively and builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
18. Develops realistic action plans, by prioritizing and planning work activities. Plans for additional resources as needed.
19. Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement. Makes oneself available to staff, provides regular performance feedback, develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
20. Ability to react well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.
21. Leads and guides all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
22. Leads and guides all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
23. Leads and guides GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
24. Other duties as assigned
    
    

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

The following are required competencies of the position that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows, MS Office Suite including; Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, internet/intranet and other organizational specific software.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques required.
• Professional communication skills for both internal and external customers, coworkers, team members and consultants.
• Demonstrated excellent training skills involving making presentations covering various topics.
• The Supervisor should be a person with solid understanding and respect for the differences of roles between management, supervisory and line personnel.
• Ability to plan, initiate, direct and carry out short and long-term programs.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly.
• Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved.
• Basic understanding of equipment operations and minor troubleshooting ability.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of confidentiality, safety, health, quality and efficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Ability to understand daily production needs.
• Demonstrated strong skills, with the ability to lead, participate, and/or work directly with cross-functional teams and/or individuals.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Strong presence with the ability to interact with Senior Leadership.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Detail oriented, be quality minded.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Takes a strategic view of the organization, and facilitates the creation of a company-wide culture and uses methodologies to drive core/strategic processes to respond to the needs of customers.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience with developing and monitoring production strategies and performance metrics.
• Thorough understanding and board application of safety regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques. (Safety/VP/Sr VP Ops)
• Possess traits of honest and integrity, creativity and flexibility.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's or Associates degree in food science, manufacturing or similar areas preferred.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience preferred/required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP's, OSHA and loss control programs highly desirable.
• Technical knowledge of fluid milk, cheese and drying operations preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.

BENEFITS/REWARDS:

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Manufacturing - Work is performed in a manufacturing plant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee will frequently have to walk and stand. The employee should have the ability to regularly lift up to 55lbs. The employee must be able to push and pull up to 75lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations above 4 feet. Employees are regularly exposed to cold temperatures when performing tasks in storage areas. Employees are regularly exposed to warm or hot temperatures with moderate to high humidity levels varying based on the location of the work area. The employee is regularly exposed to wet walking surfaces. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing - Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, wet work conditions, fumes or airborne particles. Employee is occasionally exposed to warm conditions with regular exposure to temperature conditions in excess of 100*F or cold temperatures when working in cold storage areas. The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Employee is regularly exposed to chemicals during sanitation processes. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally at a high level. The employee is not routinely exposed to weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to very low levels of ammonia.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Personal protective equipment is required depending on the job being performed, including protective eye wear, or face shields, hearing protection, hair and beard nets, uniforms and footwear. Additional equipment is required when working with chemicals, such as rubber gloves and use of chemical proof aprons as appropriate for the job being performed.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

High School (required)

Years (e.g. 2, 5-8) (preferred)