Production Supervisor - 3Rd Shift

Production Supervisor

• 3rd shift

Location

• This is an onsite role that works at the Chaseburg Creamery in Chaseburg, WI. This a 3rd shift position that works 9pm-6am, Sunday night through Friday morning.

Employee Type

• Salaried

Bonus Eligibility

• No

Safety Sensitive

• Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we're now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary of Role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and supervising the efficient operations of production, packaging, and sanitation at the Chaseburg Creamery. This role promotes collaboration and teamwork within the production team members and with others in the facility to foster motivation, increased productivity, and ensure the highest level of customer service. This is a safety sensitive role. The Creamery is open 365 days a year including holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates performance expectations by evaluating performance, providing timely feedback, training, and coaching, and recommending personnel actions for assigned staff.

• Ensures compliance with applicable policies, safety policies/procedures/best practices, and fair employment practices.

• Ensure that staff follows good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance policies and practices.

• Ensure staff members are working in compliance of HACCP program and BRC audit guidelines.

• Coordinates staff schedules to meet production requirements.

• In conjunction with other supervisors, production manager, and plant manager; oversee day-to-day operations of the Butter, Intake and HTST teams.

• Ensures production and sanitation records are completed accurately and timely and reviews records on a routine basis.

• Manage and participate as needed with the input of milk, and butter production into ERP, Excel spreadsheets, DOORS and Ignition software.

• Review operations with the Plant Manager, Production Manager, Senior Quality Assurance Field Manager, and production staff to resolve production and/or sanitation problems.

• Coordinate and initiate procedures for facility upkeep, cleanup, and equipment maintenance.

• Assist with internal GMP audits and any BRC/customer audits.

• Delegate and complete iOffice work tickets.

• Review and approval of time off and timecards for direct staff.

• Create, review, and update work instructions, SOP's and approved forms as needed.

• Work as a team with other supervisors to provide supervision and support of production staff.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other plant supervisors and staff to continuously improve production and sanitation at the Chaseburg Creamery.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of three years of production related experience, preferably in the food production or sanitation field in the dairy industry.

• Minimum of one year of experience coordinating, supervising, or training employees in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 60 pounds, occasionally lift (up to) 80 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to occasionally bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout the shift as needed.

• Proven ability to lead, motivate and coach a diverse workforce.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with required sanitation chemicals.

• Demonstrated competency and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Strong oral and written communication and comprehension skills.

• Proven proficiency with inductive and deductive reasoning, problem solving, troubleshooting, and attention to detail.

• Good computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to handle confidentiality in a professional and appropriate manner.

• Ability to multitask and operate under pressure.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, as needed.

• Ability to read and interpret critical information and follow specific instructions.

Base salary range: $57,824 - $73,746 per year

This salary range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, 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. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the salary range and hiring at the maximum of the salary range is not typical.

Benefits

We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and their family's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance

• Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)

• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Time Off

• 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.

• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.

• Vision & Dental Insurance

• Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.

• 401k

• We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.

• Flexible Spending Account

• For dependent care costs or to help with dental and vision costs.

• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.

• Mental Health Support

• Free 24/7 access to therapists, coaches, and self-led mental health resources.

• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7

• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.

• Financial advisors and seminars

• Annual $360 wellness reimbursement

• $65 monthly massage/chiropractic reimbursement

• Flexible Scheduling