Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually Summary: Primary job function is to produce quality products in a cost efficient manner while overseeing efficient operations of the plant facilities. Promote team management and employee morale. Shift: (3rd Shift) Primary Duties: Provide for supervisory control of raw material inventory and daily usages. • Plan and assign production sheets and work scheduling. • Work with Quality Manager to assure control of products, processing, packaging, handling and storage. • Provide immediate attention and notification to any observed loss of quality or shelf life. • Evaluate and propose improvements in production costing and quality. • Establish and enforce GMP’s and SOP’s for all plant and operator positions. • Enlist outside support to meet operational needs as necessary. • Enforce procedures to minimize product loss, time loss accidents and OHSA out of compliance losses. • Provide Leadership and Supervision for a 25 employee crew made up of a diverse union workforce. Provide for the training and development of employees on that crew. • Manage personnel issues, attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions as necessary. • Serves on various committees, i.e., Safety, Operations, Quality, etc. • Other duties as deemed necessary by the Plant Manager Communication Requirements: Written and verbal communication skills needed to direct staff and present management in company meetings. Must be able to communicate ideas and goals to all plant employees. Education and/or Experience: + BS degree in Dairy Science, Food Science or related field preferred + Previous supervisory experience required Job Skills/ Requirements Seeking a highly motivated individual who can supervise hourly employees in a fast paced assembly line production environment. + Must be able to maintain a high level of productivity while observing all safety rules and operations protocols + Monitors production activities to eliminate downtime, delays and ensure adherence to production goals based on scheduling. + Ensures efficient utilization of equipment and facilities. + Monitors production quality to ensure product specifications are met. + Maintains daily production records. + Coordinates training of hourly production employees on job functions and the operation of various machines. + Maintains cleanliness of the work areas, ensures proper handling of tools and equipment, and correct operation of machinery to provide a safe working environment. + Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. + Previous supervisory experience preferred + Knowledge of food safety preferred. Benefits Exceptional benefits package including competitive salary, excellent medical/dental/vision plans, profit sharing and PTO.