Land O’Lakes

Manufacturing Supervisor, 3rd Shift

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for day-to-day shift operations at our Purina Animal Nutrition Statesville Plant for production activities including the leadership, direction and development of our plant employees.

You will contribute to the maintenance and ongoing development of safety, production, service, quality, inventory control standards and employee development for the site. You will maintain effective business relationships with local sales team members, customer service, warehouse team members, and manufacturing plant leadership as well as corporate shared services business partners.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Accomplishes production objectives by training coaching, and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning and insuring that employees are adhering to policies and procedures.
• Meeting production operational standards by reviewing and executing daily strategic plans for: safety, production, quality, and customer-service standards.
• Must be capable of resolving problems and identifying production operational improvements.
• Responsible for shift shipping and receiving schedules.
• Maintains inventory by conducting physical counts; reconciling variances and inputting correct data while ensuring that all Purina inventory management processes are followed.
• Maintains plant organization and housekeeping standards.
• Secures plant at the end of shift by following plant shutdown procedures.
• Accomplishes plant and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Required Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience in a plant environment

Required Competencies/Skills:

• Integrity, safety, mobilizing talent, computer aptitude and a working knowledge of supply chain processes including transportation, inventory management, plant operations management, safety, security and quality standards and regulation are required.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment, work cooperatively and collaboratively, communicate effectively with multiple business partners and adept at influencing, inspiring, and motivating others as needed.
• Strong WMS/computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word & Excel).
• Ensure safe, efficient warehouse facility operations by advocating and driving safety training & accident preparedness.
• Be available to work weekends and holiday if needed.

Preferred Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or similar degree
• Basic understanding of Federal/State/Local OSHA and transportation requirements
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships across all levels of departments in order to implement strategic solutions
• Foster and reinforce a positive, collaborative environment that respects and values diversity

Preferred Competencies & Other Skills:

• Experience and proficiency with a timekeeping systems
• Maintain & continuously improve cost-efficiency and facility performance
• Experience with SAP Systems

Shift: 3rd Shift; 11:00 pm - 7:30 am, 5-days a week operation.

Salary: $69,040 - $103,560

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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