Plant Supervisor

About the role

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation's largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

"We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation.

Summary of Functions

Oversee the entire process of receiving, processing, and packaging, to include limited warehouse operations. Responsibilities include operating and cleaning of equipment, completion of production and quality related documentation in a clear concise manner and maintaining a sanitary working environment. Assist in managing company budgets and goals. Training new personnel in the proper operation of all equipment and associated functions. Enforce and ensure company policies, and safety procedures are adhered to.

The Plant Supervisor will work closely with the Plant Manager and/or Plant Superintendent and is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising activities and employees in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory standards to meet requirements of established production schedules and achieve continuous improvement results.

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for ensuring employees are trained, provided with appropriate tools, and have expectations provided in an appropriate manner and timely. This role will require effective and timely communication with the production team and departmental managers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising daily operation of product receiving, separators, membrane filtration, pasteurization, drying, warehouse, and packaging.
• Monitor product specifications to ensure target goals are being achieved.
• Identify and resolve process and equipment problems, using available resources to maintain productivity and quality.
• Manage employees' performance through establishing expectations, holding people accountable and developing a sense of urgency understanding when addressing operational needs or problems.
• Completes and follows up on production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, and monitoring progress.
• Participate in activities such as training and safety programs to enhance the overall effectiveness of the work area involved.
• Monitor the performance of the equipment to ensure product results are within customer specifications. Correct and report deviations to Management. * Review and execute company KPI's with Plant Management. * Review product quality with Plant Management.
• Supervise training of new personnel.
• Review product quality with Management Team.
• Troubleshoot quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and report findings.
• Monitor chemical use during cleanup and ensure the proper rotation of products.
• Inform other departments of necessary changes or run conditions and report to Plant Manager any problem encountered, and then follow any further instructions from management.
• Be inspection ready.
• Perform post CIP inspections to ensure the cleanliness of equipment.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, of assigned items.
• Take inventory if necessary.
• Report violations of company policies, procedures, and working rules to Plant Manager.
• Enforce and follow all safety and working rules including code of conduct and workplace policies.
• Review monthly safety reports and attend safety meetings.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has employee supervisory responsibilities in the area of discipline.
• If there are employee problems, you are to report them to the Plant Manager.
• Have the responsibility of calling in employees if needed to cover a shift.
• Oversee the performance of the Plant Foreperson.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have the ability to trouble shoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math and statistical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams.
• Must be able to operate equipment efficiently.

Education And/or Experience

• A High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and four years of experience in a leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required.
• Leadership, team development, coaching, and / or teaching experience.