Milk Specialties Group

Production Supervisor

Milk Specialties Group$85K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
  • 2+ years of management experience, ideally in dairy processing
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Proficiency with computer software applications
  • Prior supervisory experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate maintenance activities across all process areas
  • Collaborate with operators to optimize raw materials and rework in production
  • Monitor and evaluate physical product characteristics for quality assurance
  • Implement safety and regulatory programs for facility operations
  • Direct and supervise production personnel, enhancing performance standards
  • Communicate team performance metrics and KPIs daily
  • Oversee inventory accuracy and complete shift reports in a timely manner

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) company match program
  • Advancement opportunities with a focus on promoting from within
  • Mobile device reimbursement
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance
Full Job Description
Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the entire maintenance team and managing all building and equipment maintenance programs including preventive maintenance as well as installing, inspecting, diagnosing. Additionally, the Maintenance Manager will ensure all equipment and buildings are in top operating condition so that the plant is operating in the most efficient and effective manner. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and systematic individual who thrives in a nimble, fast-paced environment and wants to lead an entire department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate activities within all process areas ensuring product meets all defined scheduling and quality requirements.
  • Work with Operators to organize and maximize inclusion of all raw materials and rework to be utilized in production process.
  • Ensure that physical characteristics are monitored hourly. Evaluate products for specs, grits, flavor, density, mix abilities and moisture, ensuring finished product meets all quality specifications.
  • Implement and enforce safety and regulatory programs to ensure long term safe operation of the facility.
  • Lead and supervise all production personnel in functional areas constantly raising the standard of performance. Establish education and development programs for employees including SOP's, quality specifications, safety and job expectations.
  • Responsible for communicating performance/KPI's to the team on a daily basis.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy and timely completion of all shift reports including Inventory levels as the plants KPI matrix. Coordinate all record keeping with Production Manager such as production, quality assurance, inventory control, production planning and administrative personnel.
  • Responsible for nightly production reporting
  • Team with Process Manager and Production Manager with the continual evaluation of production and efficiency records to improve equipment capabilities and outputs.
  • Help develop the weekly and/or monthly production schedule and employee staffing in accordance to business needs.
  • Maintain and improve all plant sanitation programs. Responsible for keeping the plant clean and orderly at all times.
  • Coordinate and schedule equipment repairs with Maintenance department as necessary and coordinate preventative maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance with all company, state and federal safety and regulatory policies and practices.
  • Assist with period-end and year-end balancing of inventories.

Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years previous management experience, preferably in a dairy processing plant.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of computer software applications.
  • Previous supervisory experience.

Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program. The starting annual base salary range for this position is between $85,000-$95,000 USD with initial eligibility consideration for our Discretionary Incentive Plan. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to education, skill set and depth of experience. Additional Compensation offered to eligible employees: Mobile Device Reimbursement, Travel Reimbursement, Relocation Assistance.

About Milk Specialties Group

Milk Specialties Global is a manufacturer of dairy-based nutritional ingredients and animal feed products. The company was founded in 1947 and has since expanded to include facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Milk Specialties Global's products are used in a variety of applications, including sports nutrition, infant formula, and pet food. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing waste. Milk Specialties Global is privately held and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Learn more about Milk Specialties Group
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1944

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