Production Supervisor - Plainview, MN

Production Supervisor

Operate and be knowledgeable on all product positions and job duties. Oversee Evap-Dryer Operators, Intake Operators, and Packaging Operators.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow all GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all company, customer, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements to produce safe quality food.

Form and update work instructions for facility.

Problem solve and investigate operation and quality issues.

Knowledgeable to operate and train new employees on Evaporators, Dryer, Bagging Room equipment, Cream pasteurizer, Separator, CIPs, Intake.

Accurately complete all production paperwork, logs, and HTST charts.

Review documents for verification.

Test and monitor finished products for solids (liquid products), moisture (powder) and scorch particle (powder) to meet the product specification.

Collect bulk delivery samples in compliance with Minnesota Department of Ag.

Verify seal, temperature, visual checks and antibiotic screening prior to unloading.

Orchestrate and operate equipment to target run rates and follow the production schedule.

Monitor silo hours and temperatures to stay in compliance.

Provide backup or relief on all operator positions.

Wash and physically inspect all equipment following sanitation requirements.

Effective communication and teamwork with shift and across all shifts.

Keep facility areas clean and orderly at all times; complete the Master Sanitation requirements.

Complete all other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent experience

1-3 years supervisor experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•            Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

•            Computer skills

•            Perform work independently as required and time management skills.

•            Ability to arrive at work on time and work rotating weekends and      holidays.

•            Positive attitude and roll model for other employees

Licensing and Certification:

•            MDA Bulk Ware Sampler License

•            CIS Certified (Antibiotic testing)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift 55Ib. bags and occasionally more. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to loud, hot, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is required to climb ladders and stairs and wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) as required