Developmental Production Supervisor (Finance)
Developmental Production Supervisor
As the Developmental Production Supervisor, you will play a vital role in overseeing and leading a group of skilled production workers while actively preparing for the future role of a Supervisor. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the manufacturing team, meeting production targets, and maintaining product quality. This position is designed as a stepping stone for motivated individuals who aspire to grow into a Supervisor role within the manufacturing department.
This position requires working a variety of shifts in different manufacturing departments within the plant. Shifts rotate from week to week.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of manufacturing personnel, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure a high level of productivity and quality.
Production Management: Monitor and manage daily production schedules, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining product quality standards.
Quality: Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure that products meet established quality specifications and perform inspections as necessary.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements, implementing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Safety: Enforce safety protocols, provide safety training, and ensure the team's adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.
Problem Solving: Resolve operational and personnel issues, escalating complex problems to the Supervisor as necessary.
Documentation: Maintain accurate production records, including shift reports, quality control data, and employee performance evaluations.
Training and Development: Assist in the training and development of team members to enhance their skills and prepare them for potential leadership roles.
Reporting: Prepare regular reports on team performance, highlighting key metrics, and areas for improvement.
Supervisor Training: Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, learn and prepare for the responsibilities and duties of a Supervisor role.
Required Experience/Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or relevant certifications in manufacturing or leadership is a plus.
- 6+ months production experience
- Proven experience in manufacturing or a related field, with experience leading or in supervisory role, informal leader.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a team.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
- Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to process improvement.
- Willingness and potential for growth into a Supervisor role.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to noise and machinery.
Salary Range: $69,040 - $103,560
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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