Production Supervisor (Graveyard Shift) -Portland Plant

Darigold is excited to share we're currently seeking an experienced and motivated Production Supervisor to join the leadership team at our Portland Plant.  The Production Supervisor will possess the desire and ability to provide leadership and supervisory coordination in all aspects of production. This leader will be a partner in the Operations Division.  The Production Supervisor maintains a high level of productivity and continuous improvement with their assigned shift in the areas of safety, reliability, cost savings, team building and personnel management.

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.

What You Will Do:

• Provide leadership and supervision for the assigned production shift and associated personnel. Effectively motivate, train and communicate with their assigned shift teams to assure superior levels of safety, reliability, sanitation and quality. Ensure individual and team levels of performance meet or exceed goals and expectations.


• Prepare and conduct team meetings as necessary for proper communication and development of teams. Have the ability to work with the Engineering and Quality Assurance staff to create a cooperative environment on their assigned shift.


• Develop an expert knowledge of the production process and all associated equipment. Be able to analytically and systematically troubleshoot manufacturing issues and develop the team to be self-directed in the same activities.


• Perform daily checks and reports to ensure the highest quality of product produced within Good Manufacturing Practices as they apply to the production of the product. Maintain shift performance and quality documentation.


• Participate in and lead SPC project teams that improve safety, quality, reliability, sanitation and reduce waste.


• Reinforce a sense of urgency during production runs and periods of machine downtime. Effectively communicate issues to the management team.


• Possess the flexibility to work variable hours and weekends.

 What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business or related field is preferred. Industry experience would be considered in the absence of a degree. Dairy, beverage or process industry background is a plus. 


• Prior experience supervising in a unionized facility is preferred but is not required.


• The ability to work with groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise and backgrounds.


• Ability to achieve results through others.


• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.

Benefits of Working at Darigold:

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 401k with competitive employer matching


• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits


• Employer paid life & disability coverage


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• 8 weeks paid parental leave


• Education assistance


• Employee assistance program

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

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