Land O'Lakes, Inc. is hiring: Manufacturing Supervisor- 3rd Shift in Kiel

Overview

Manufacturing Supervisor- 3rd Shift at Land O\'Lakes, Inc. The role oversees the Cheese and Drying departments on the 3rd shift, providing leadership to hourly employees and coordinating with plant and corporate management to produce high-quality finished products on schedule in a safe and efficient manner.

Training and development of people is key. You will gather input for performance reviews and actively coach/mentor employees to reach their optimum potential, making corrections as needed in coordination with Production Leads and Trainers. You will also take an active leadership role in promoting diversity and inclusion. We focus on continuous improvement in cost, quality, service, people, and environment through efficient use of materials, equipment, and resources. You will share best practices within the facility, across the supply chain, and with external resources to achieve leading-edge manufacturing and supply chain technologies. This is a team-oriented role partnering with plant Management, Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, Scheduling and Logistics.

Work Schedule: Cheese Crew 11:00 pm to 7:00 am (must be available to work on all shifts).

Responsibilities

• Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Morale at the Kiel facility.
• Root cause/corrective action investigations for unplanned events.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs and the Food Safety Plan.
• Communicate and coordinate with supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production schedules to meet and exceed customer requirements and business goals.
• Understand the financial impact of Line Efficiency, Material Yield, and Labor Productivity on plant budgets and develop action plans to address gaps.
• Take active leadership role in promoting diversity and inclusion.

Education & Experience (Required)

• High school/GED and 2+ years’ experience in shift supervision (preferably in food processing environment).
• Experience with GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, and quality assurance.
• Must possess strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills at various levels of the company.
• Leads through positive influence.
• Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while remaining organized and detail-oriented.

Education & Experience (Preferred)

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Major: Business Administration, Science/Food Science, Engineering, Agricultural or related areas.
• 1+ years experience in Operations.
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Open to relocation to other facilities in the future.
• Lean Management and continuous improvement experience.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; climb stairs and ladders; talk or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather conditions; temperature can fluctuate from cold/cool to warm/hot.
• Noise level occasionally loud; ear protection may be required; PPE may be required in manufacturing areas.

Salary Range

$69,040 - $103,560. In most cases, offers are made near the middle of the salary range.

About Land O\'Lakes, Inc.

Join a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative reimagining the business of food. The company has been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and is listed on TIME 100 Most Influential Companies.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, 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 and may require post-employment drug testing under policy.

Neither Land O\'Lakes, nor its search firms, will contact you to request confidential information by phone or email. If you receive such a request, do not provide information.

EEO and Contact Notes: The posting may include internal notes and job prompts; only applicable EEO statements are kept.