Production Supervisor

Classification/Job Grade:                       Salary - $65,000 - $80,000 annually

Location:                                                   Battle Creek, MI

Department:                                              Production

Supervised by:                                         Manager                                                              

Job Summary:   

Prairie Farms Dairy, Battle Creek operates as a dairy manufacturing plant and distribution center that covers the whole state of MI and some of the surrounding states. We make dairy products that are then distributed to retail outlets, warehouses, hospitals, correctional facilities, retirement homes, food service warehouses, schools and colleges throughout Michigan. 

Prairie Farms is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor. The perfect candidate is a good communicator, organized and leads by example. The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of employees that involve plant operations and compliance with food and safety requirements. 

Our current opportunity is a 3rd shift opportunity from 7pm-7am. Every other weekend off! We also have an opening for 5 days a week, 8 hour shifts, whichever is best suited for the candidate. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of their shift; including but not limited to:
  • Hold team accountable to company policies: Ex. Attendance and Safety-First mentality
  • Ensure all monthly safety training is completed 
• Ensure proper execution and implementation of all policies, procedures with regard to food and safety quality requirements  
• Train and evaluate production staff to ensure equipment is effectively running at all times
• Assists and maintain appropriate inventory levels and product loss control
• Schedule and manage production team members within labor and budget, while meeting production demands
• Ensure compliance with safety codes, policies, and procedures of the Company and standards established by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Ensure proper cleaning of equipment is being performed during set down times and product changeovers 
• Follows and enforces all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards
• Maintains an air of professionalism and communicates effectively
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to prioritize and follow up on previous activities 

Basic Qualifications:

• DSD experience is required
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma preferred (GED)
• 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in production operations
• 2 years of experience with Microsoft Excel
• 2 years analyzing data associated with processes, identifying opportunities, and providing recommendations for improvement
• 2 years of experience with Occupational Safety Regulations
• Computer literacy 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive.  In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.