Production Supervisor

Description

Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910

Join the always-growing Team at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery as we work with our cooperative of local farmers to create award-winning cheese!

Reports To: Director of Operations/Assistant Director of Operations

Status: Exempt/Salary

Supervises: Production Employees

General Description: The Production Supervisor’s primary responsibilities are to lead a team to ensure production goals for given shift are accomplished, ensure a safe work environment, and ensure cheese/whey is produced following safe quality food manufacturing practices. This role fosters an environment of trust and open communication and develops talent for the future of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports in alignment with business objectives and required staff development.

· Evaluate and appraise employees’ performance and follow-up with proper documentation including the 120-performance day review and stay interviews.

· Administer and document disciplinary procedures, both verbal and written, when necessary.

· Maintains communication between all the departments within the facilities.

· Plan, assign and direct the work of the team for the achievement of operational goals and objectives.

· Assist in the development and implementation of processes and policies related to production.

· Support and initiate change in the production to promote continuous improvement. Use P&L results and key performance indicators to improve plant performance and profitability.

· Provide ongoing communication of depts. performance toward its key measures to senior management.

· Work with human resources, safety and quality leadership to ensure that the plant is operating in compliance with customer and government regulations. (USDA, State, FDA, OSHA, HACCP, SQF)

Requirements

Required (Basic) Education / Experience/ Competencies and Other Skills:

· Four-year degree in Manufacturing/Food Science/Ag Business or a High School Diploma/GED and 2-4 years of previous supervisory experience, particularly in a food manufacturing setting

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Self-motivated and driven – strive to deliver great results and continuous improvement.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· A passionate and positive can-do attitude, a willingness to learn, to teach, to be a change agent within the company.

Physical Demands:

· Ability to operate normal office equipment.

· Must hold a valid Driver’s License

· Extensive use of computers

· Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen as well as a general background check.

· Ability to move and lift up to 50lbs.

Work Environment / Environment Condition:

· Dairy Plant environment

· Working hours will vary depending on need.

· Business travel as needed.

Benefits Package:

· Full Time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment.

· Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital insurances available.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other free resources.

· 401k match, Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay!

ABOUT ELLSWORTH COOPERATIVE CREAMERY: At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees; you are like family and we want you to succeed. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years! Our Ellsworth, Wisconsin facility specializes solely in the production of our world-famous All Natural White Cheddar Cheese Curds, both natural and flavored, our All Natural Cheddar Cheese Curd Crumbles and sweet whey powder.