Plant Supervisor

The Plant Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant production of protein meal ingredients used in dry pet food manufacturing. This position supervises Production Technicians, coordinates daily production activities, ensures adherence to food safety and quality standards, and serves as a key communication link between plant employees and management.

The Plant Production Supervisor is fully trained and capable of performing all plant operational positions, including Unloader, Loader, Mixer, Float, and Captain. This role is responsible for employee training and development, workforce scheduling, inventory control, operational execution, and maintaining compliance with all safety, cGMP, and company standards.

• →Train, coach, and develop Production Technicians in all plant operations.
• →Assign employees to daily production positions based on operational needs.
• →Ensure all management directives and production goals are completed accurately and on schedule.
• →Communicate employee concerns, injuries, incidents, and disciplinary matters to plant management and Human Resources.
• →Support workforce scheduling and staffing needs to maintain operational efficiency.
• →Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• →Ensure compliance with all company policies, SOPs, food safety programs, and regulatory requirements.
• →Maintain accurate inventory management and product accountability.
• →Lead by example in maintaining housekeeping, sanitation, and facility standards.

• →Conduct inbound and outbound inspections of bulk hopper trailers, rail cars, and dry vans.
• →Obtain, collect, and transport product samples for laboratory analysis.
• →Load and unload bulk, rail, and tote products safely and efficiently.
• →Monitor production processes and equipment performance.
• →Complete production, quality, inventory, and shipping documentation.
• →Apply product labels and maintain product traceability.
• →Clean magnets, conveyors, processing equipment, and production areas according to cGMP requirements.
• →Operate forklifts, front-end loaders, skid steers, floor sweepers, and related equipment as authorized.
• →Perform sanitation and housekeeping activities throughout the facility.
• →Utilize compressed air and approved cleaning methods to maintain cleanliness standards.
• →Assist with preventive maintenance and report equipment concerns.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work in a production environment.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and work extended shifts as needed.
• Ability to work in varying environmental temperatures and conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, and support personnel.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, safety procedures, and work instructions.

• Previous manufacturing, production, or warehouse supervisory experience.
• Forklift certification and operating experience.
• Front-end loader experience.
• Skid steer experience.
• OSHA safety training.
• Experience working in food manufacturing, pet food, feed, grain, agricultural, or ingredient production environments.
• Experience with cGMP and food safety programs.

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs.
• Kneel, crouch, bend, reach, and work overhead.

This position operates primarily in an industrial manufacturing environment producing pet food ingredients. Employees may be exposed to:

• Varying temperatures, including hot and cold conditions.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Dust and airborne particles are associated with agricultural and protein meal products.
• Moving mechanical equipment and industrial vehicles.