3Rd Shift Production Supervisor

As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.
We currently have an opening for a Production Supervisor. Working within the limits of authority and within company policies and procedures, directs the activities of the department in areas of Production, Maintenance and Quality Control. The Production Supervisor is to produce products efficiently and safely within established policy and processes. Must be available to work various shifts with possible coverage on Weekends & Holidays. The current roles will be 9 hour shifts, 5 days a week to complete training.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Achievement of established department goals of production volume, quality, safety, and cost reduction
• Provides leadership and guidance to employees for the purpose of development and establishing a good working atmosphere.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet business objectives.
• Communicate non compliances in a timely fashion to appropriate Managers for corrective action.
• Assigns job responsibilities to employees, according to policies to meet planned production schedules ensuring that the proper equipment repair and operating techniques are followed.
• Monitors changes in employee morale and works to resolve problems within his/her department.
• Maintains employee records in our payroll system, absences, tardy records, overtime, and safety as required for the department.
• Prepare weekly schedule and job assignments.

• Plan and set up coverage for the upcoming weekend.
• Post and keep current employee qualification list.

• Submit W/O as required for Safety, Quality, equipment repairs & process improvements.
• Responsible for maintaining all company guidelines, enforcing all plant rules, Food Safety and GMP's.
• Actively leading our food safety program and policies on the shift. Working with our quality team on improving processes that drive quality improvements.
• Comply with weekly Safety measurement requirements and Safety meetings.
• Responsible for safety compliance requirements.
• Prepare for emergencies; know employees rally point, types of alarms, and phone numbers for contacts.
• Ensure that food quality and food safety are the highest priority in the facility.
• Ensure standard operating procedures for job functions are accurate and up to date.
• Conduct accident investigation as needed.
• Responsible for production employee job performance, including safety, orientation, training, and discipline. Assure compliance with employee relation's policies and programs.
• Monitor and enforce all policies and formulations.
• Instruct and train present and future employees as needed.
• Coordinates with purchasing in monitoring inventory control and variance control of all packaging materials.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to improve safety losses, performance results, processes, and costs.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the performance of direct reports Ability to think analytically
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work and a commitment to the organization and its mission
• Good computer skills, demonstrating proficiency in MS Windows, Word, and Excel
• Good human relations skills, ability to work well with others and be a team member

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing technology or related discipline.
• Prior experience in Dairy/Food Manufacturing.

Pay: $64,800-$87,500/Year*
*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)