Production Supervisor (Wednesday-Saturday)

Uckele Health & Nutrition Inc.

Founded in 1962, Uckele Health & Nutrition, Inc. is an industry-leading global contract manufacturing company that specializes in the production of a wide variety of nutritional supplements and health products. Our headquarters is based in Blissfield, Michigan, and we operate under a strict regulatory framework to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

We are well-recognized for our top-quality formulations in capsules, powders, soft chews, pellets, pastes, liquids, and topical products. From nutritional supplements for humans to performance products for equine and pet nutrition, Uckele is committed to scientific innovation, superior ingredients, and advanced manufacturing processes.

At Uckele, making people and their animals healthier is our core passion. We value the health and wellness of our consumers and employees, which is reflected in our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. We have established a robust reputation for reliability and integrity, and we are passionate about continuously expanding our knowledge and capabilities to exceed our customers' expectations.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. Here at Uckele, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, along with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

We are constantly looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for health, wellness, and innovation to join our dynamic team. If you share our commitment to excellence and are ready to make a difference in the health and wellness industry, we would love to hear from you.

Position Title: Plant Supervisor

Reports To: Production Superintendent

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for the safety, quality, productivity, and cleanliness of the plant and other production areas; regulatory compliance and documentation of sanitization requirements for equipment, personal hygiene and disease control; and leading, managing and holding productions associates accountable for their responsibilities. The supervisor must possess effective verbal and written communication skills and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Animal Plant Supervisor is expected to maintain a positive work environment that aligns with Uckele’s mission, vision and core values.

Essential Functions

· Plans and directs the work activities for the plant floor.

· Reads, analyzes and approves production schedules, batch sheets, and fill tickets as required.

· Ensures that 6S protocol, sanitation requirements and Standard Operation Procedures are followed.

· Confers with other management, supervisors, scheduling, maintenance and quality to resolve work concerns and coordinates activities within the department.

· Participates as an active member of the Safety Team, performs weekly safety audits and promotes a safe work environment.

· Participates as an active member of the AP Corrective Action Team.

· Leads/manages production associates and enforces all company rules, regulations and policies.

· Responsible to report any and all, major or minor food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

· Promote food safety and quality awareness throughout the organization.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To be successful in this position the Supervisor must:

· Be able to work independently and handle multiple projects at the same time with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.

· Have excellent planning, time management and decision-making skills.

· Understand/have knowledge of troubleshooting methodologies and root cause analysis.

· Be trained on and familiar with all daily sanitation requirements in the Animal Plant.

· Be trained and familiar with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.

· Be trained on and familiar with all safety policies and procedures.

· Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Have knowledge/training on 6S protocol.

· Be able to use Microsoft Office.

· Be able to build, maintain and promote a positive work environment that aligns with the company mission, vision and core values.

Physical Environment/ Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· The associate will frequently be required to stand for long periods of time and to occasionally sit, bend, or stoop to perform certain tasks.

· The associate will frequently be required to make coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects.

· The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

· The associate must be able to wear personal PPE, including gloves, masks, etc., when required.

· The associate may be required to obtain a forklift certification in order to perform forklift duties.

Work Environment

· While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

· Associates in the Animal Plant may be exposed to raw ingredients and food allergens (milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat).

Work Hours

This is a full-time position, with a generally set schedule (1st, 2nd or 3rdshift). However, the associate may be required to work overtime or work a flexible schedule based on operational need.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associates degree with 2 years of supervisor experience or 4 years of supervisor experience.
• Excellent work history, attendance, initiative and drive to succeed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person