Production Supervisor

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future  

Role: Production Supervisor

Location:  Trouw Nutrition – Neosho, Missouri

Hours: M-F (1pm-9pm)

Vacancy type:  New

Why join us

Get ready to Own your career as a Production Supervisor at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

You will own the day‑to‑day performance of your shift by leading from the production floor—planning, coordinating, and supervising production activities to safely deliver on quality, cost, and output targets. You’ll take accountability for building an engaged, capable team by coaching, developing, and holding operators to clear standards, while reinforcing Nutreco’s safety, quality, and 5S expectations. Working closely with Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, you’ll set daily priorities, align staffing and schedules, monitor SQCDME KPIs, and proactively address issues as they arise. Through clear communication, hands‑on problem solving, and continuous improvement, you’ll ensure plans are executed effectively and results are achieved.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a hands‑on, accountable leader who takes ownership of results and leads by example on the shop floor. You bring proven experience supervising production teams, the confidence to make day‑to‑day decisions, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational discipline. You know how to motivate, coach, and hold people accountable while fostering a positive, respectful team culture. Comfortable working cross‑functionally with Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, you communicate clearly, stay organized under pressure, and proactively solve problems as they arise. Above all, you take pride in delivering what you commit to—because at Nutreco, Own It means stepping up, taking responsibility, and making things happen.

You’ll also need

• Hands‑on production leadership experience, with the ability to supervise, schedule, and coordinate teams of operators in a manufacturing or operations environment while meeting safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.

• Strong people leadership and accountability skills, including coaching, training, performance management, and the confidence to address attendance, discipline, and safety issues fairly and consistently.

• Operational planning and execution capability, with experience prioritizing daily work, aligning staffing to production schedules, and coordinating with Maintenance, Production, and Supply Chain to minimize downtime.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance, with a proven ability to enforce HSE standards, interpret specifications, maintain documentation, and ensure adherence to plant policies and 5S standards.

• Problem‑solving, communication, and continuous improvement mindset, demonstrated through monitoring KPIs (SQCDME), leading structured problem‑solving efforts, and clearly communicating priorities and expectations across teams.

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA  

• Disability and Life insurance  

• 401K Matching 

• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement   

• Paid Time Off 

• Annual bonus 

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of what you do every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your development, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

#Ownit

Additional Information

Accessibility: Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.  

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing.

 Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

 Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Accessibility:   Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

 Pay Transparency Statement:  Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. 

#SPTNUS 

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.  Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.