Production Supervisor

Description:

Nestled at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers, our factory has been a cornerstone since 1910. As one of the largest manufacturers in the region, we ship countless truckloads and railcars of beloved brands like Fancy Feast®, Friskies®, and Pro Plan®. Beyond our mass production, our Jefferson factory proudly donates 1.2 million cans of food annually, supporting over 40 animal shelters and organizations. Our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Join us in Jefferson, where we work together to make a difference in the lives of pets and our community.

As the Production Supervisor, you’ll provide leadership and guidance to associates to ensure safety, quality, and service/zero waste goals are achieved. By serving as a team leader and problem solver, you’ll drive Continuous Improvement efforts across the plant, making a positive impact on your peers and the company. We’ll count on you to manage shift operations, supervising, and directing production while coaching and developing your team members.
 

• Direct supervision of hourly employees, providing flexible support across first, second, and third shifts as needed to support team and business needs.
• Setting work schedule for hourly employees including timekeeping responsibilities, vacation coverage, and overtime coverage.
• Assist in leading and developing continuous improvement projects to achieve factory results.
• Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within good manufacturing practices.
• Provide a safe working environment for employees by building a strong safety culture.
• Support development and coaching of employees.
• Communicate the production activities to the other production supervisors and to the leadership team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
• 1+ years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment