Production Supervisor

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team in Farmington, MN. In this critical role, you will lead and support daily operations within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment focused on cultured products. If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for continuous improvement and driving results, we want to hear from you.

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients, and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm owners. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Shift: 3^rd

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Schedules, assigns work, and provides clear direction to production employees. Ensures that the production process flows smoothly, and daily production goals are met.
• Monitors the pasteurizing, separating, cooling, filling, mixing, clean-up, standardizing, packaging, and storing operations to ensure that plant production and quality standards are met.
• Works effectively with unionized employees to promote positive and productive working relationships. Understands and effectively applies work rules, union contract provisions, and employment policies. Administers discipline consistently and fairly. Observes and/or participates in employee grievances, gaining knowledge from Human Resources and plant management. Actively communicates with employees through shift meetings and informal methods.
• Monitors the equipment used in production process (i.e., pasteurizer and culture vats) to ensure that equipment is functioning efficiently and is properly cleaned and sanitized. Arranges for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures.
• Actively promotes safe work behaviors and holds self and others accountable for following safety rules and regulations. Conducts accident/injury investigations and sends reports of injury to HR in a timely manner to meet rapid reporting standards.
• Understands and fulfills the requirements of SQF 2000 Level 3 code of regulation for food safety and quality.
• Assists the Plant Manager and Production Manager with compiling and analyzing production and cost data for required company and government reports.
• Proactively looks for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs. Identifies and implements best practices in establishing SOP's and managing labor. Thinks creatively and abstractly to develop alternative possibilities to drive improvement.

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration or related area and 3+ years of food manufacturing experience is preferred. Will consider 5-7 years of experience in dairy or food and beverage manufacturing.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement models.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and a knack for mechanical troubleshooting is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to create and edit documents, analyze data, and manage email communications efficiently.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1^st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans