Associated Milk Producers Inc
1ST SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Associated Milk Producers Inc, Portage, Wisconsin, United States, 53901
Description
AMPI owns seven Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American‑type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award‑winning cheese powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co‑op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co‑op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibility.
Work jointly with maintenance to identify equipment issues, establish day‑to‑day operational priorities and improve machine uptime.
Facilitate production expectations with plant personnel; ensuring goals are met on a day‑to‑day, month‑to‑month basis.
Ensure that production equipment setups are completed in the timeframe required to meet department expectations and efficiencies.
Establish training procedures and processes that provide strategic action plans to improve job knowledge and training.
Build a strong working relationship with plant personnel, providing leadership, teaching, and effective communication methods that ensure enforcement of company policies and procedures.
Serve as the liaison for the production floor software, addressing system performance issues and providing training.
Provide direct support to the Safety Coordinator by assisting with changes and updates to safety program policies and procedures.
Review and approve department payroll.
Provide absentee coverage for the Natural Supervisor.
Participate in the annual management review of the Food Safety and Quality system.
Manage competing demands and change approach or method to best fit the situation.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully. Work well in group problem‑solving situations and develop alternative solutions.
Create a positive team with the ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Manage projects by creating workable plans; communicate changes effectively and build commitment, overcoming resistance.
Develop realistic action plans by prioritizing and planning work activities. Plan for additional resources as needed.
Include staff in planning, decision‑making, facilitating and process improvement. Make oneself available to staff, provide regular performance feedback, develop subordinates’ skills and encourage growth.
React well under pressure. Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position. Accept responsibility for own actions and follow through on commitments.
Lead and guide all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
Lead and guide all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
Lead and guide GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in food science, manufacturing or similar areas preferred.
3‑5 years relevant work experience preferred/required.
2 years of supervisory experience required.
BENEFITS/REWARDS AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short‑term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibility.
Work jointly with maintenance to identify equipment issues, establish day‑to‑day operational priorities and improve machine uptime.
Facilitate production expectations with plant personnel; ensuring goals are met on a day‑to‑day, month‑to‑month basis.
Ensure that production equipment setups are completed in the timeframe required to meet department expectations and efficiencies.
Establish training procedures and processes that provide strategic action plans to improve job knowledge and training.
Build a strong working relationship with plant personnel, providing leadership, teaching, and effective communication methods that ensure enforcement of company policies and procedures.
Serve as the liaison for the production floor software, addressing system performance issues and providing training.
Provide direct support to the Safety Coordinator by assisting with changes and updates to safety program policies and procedures.
Review and approve department payroll.
Provide absentee coverage for the Natural Supervisor.
Participate in the annual management review of the Food Safety and Quality system.
Manage competing demands and change approach or method to best fit the situation.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully. Work well in group problem‑solving situations and develop alternative solutions.
Create a positive team with the ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Manage projects by creating workable plans; communicate changes effectively and build commitment, overcoming resistance.
Develop realistic action plans by prioritizing and planning work activities. Plan for additional resources as needed.
Include staff in planning, decision‑making, facilitating and process improvement. Make oneself available to staff, provide regular performance feedback, develop subordinates’ skills and encourage growth.
React well under pressure. Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position. Accept responsibility for own actions and follow through on commitments.
Lead and guide all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
Lead and guide all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
Lead and guide GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in food science, manufacturing or similar areas preferred.
3‑5 years relevant work experience preferred/required.
2 years of supervisory experience required.
BENEFITS/REWARDS AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short‑term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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