Join Land O’Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork, building vibrant communities along the way. We’re a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative, which means we work for one another—not Wall Street. We’re proud to rank a Top Workplace. We offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards


• Best-in-class healthcare for you and your family


• Powerful savings programs


• Training and career progression

We are seeking an ambitious leader with the passion to lead and develop employees and teams in our Cheese Department to deliver outstanding manufacturing results in the areas of Cost, Quality, Service, People, and Environment. The ideal candidate must have the ability to attract, retain, develop, inspire and empower employees to drive sustainable continuous improvement at all levels.

The Manufacturing Supervisor possess the initiative to share best practices within the facility, across our supply chain, and with external resources to achieve leading-edge manufacturing and supply chain technologies.

Program Administration:

• Delivers continuous improvement in key initiatives of Cost, Quality, Service, People, and Environment through efficient use of materials, equipment and resources.




• Proactively communicates and coordinates with other Supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources.




• Effectively plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production schedules to meet and exceed customer requirements, production goals, and company/plant objectives.




• Proactively coordinates with the Maintenance Department to conduct preventative maintenance. Understands the financial impact of Line Efficiency, Material Yield, and Labor Productivity on plant budgets and develops Action Plans to address gaps.




• Effectively manages material yield in all aspects of the manufacturing processes.




• Optimizes staffing to ensure efficient yet safe and effective labor productivity.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Focuses on safety of all employees and work environment through both self-adherence and enforcement of safety procedures.




• Ensures compliance of GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the Food Safety Plan.




• Owns and drives department and shift continuous improvement and processes.

Training:

• Leads engagement of employees, work teams, and the utilization of technology to deliver world-class line efficiencies.




• Leads employees and achieves results through teamwork, coaching, developing and positive influence. Partners with training department and other supervisors to ensure timely and effective training and development of departmental employees.




• Provides clear and timely performance feedback to employees.




• Attracts, retains and develops the very BEST talent and empowers, engages, and inspires employees. Takes active leadership role in promoting diversity and inclusion.

Required Experience and Knowledge:

• High School Diploma required.  Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain or related field highly desired.




• We are seeking 1+ years of increasing responsibility in food manufacturing/processing environment.




• Must possess strong leadership skills, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills.




• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills at various levels of the company.




• Proficient computer skills, including usage of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.




• Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment.

Core Hours:  Ability to work 12-hour shifts, hours for this role are 5 PM - 5:30 AM.

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements




• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment




• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present




• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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