$70,800–$123,900 Per Year
Best Practices, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Documentation, Environmental Health, Facilities Management, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Requirements, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Safety Management, Product/Service Launch, Production Systems, Quality Management, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Workforce Planning
Manufacturing Supervisor (Packaging)
Job Summary
The Night Shift Manufacturing Supervisor (Packaging) provides leadership for packaging operations on night shift at the St. Joseph, MO facility, overseeing both granular and liquid production lines. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, and operational performance while leading and developing a high-performing team. The position partners closely with the formulation team to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
Hours: 9:30pm - 6:30am Monday - Friday
Average of 45 - 50 hours per week
Salary: 70,800 - 123,900
In most cases, candidates who are offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and enforce environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, ensuring compliance with policies and proactive safety behaviors.
- Supervise and develop production staff, including coaching, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Oversee packaging operations to meet production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with quality systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and best operating practices.
- Support implementation of new equipment, processes, and product introductions.
- Monitor and report on production performance, ensuring accurate documentation and shift reporting.
Required Qualifications
- 35+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience in packaging operations (liquid and/or granular preferred).
- Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing setting.
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and manage performance.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions.
- Ability to work night shift and provide additional support as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
- Knowledge of process safety management and quality management systems.
- Experience in high-speed or batch manufacturing environments.
Working Conditions
This role operates primarily in a manufacturing environment and requires regular presence on the production floor. Responsibilities may include standing, walking, and responding to operational issues during night shift hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
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.
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Land O'Lakes Inc
We are a fast-growing, farmer-owned agriculture and food cooperative working to overcome the world's greatest food challenges. Our unique farm-to-fork business model works across crop inputs and insights, animal nutrition, dairy foods and sustainability to get high quality food to those who need it. Land O'Lakes provides opportunities to build a career in a vibrant industry that allows you to play a critical role in delivering on this, and by working together to advance humanity and to help communities around the world.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please click on the “apply now” button or visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs. Land O' Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays and employee development opportunities. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. Additional information about our organization can also be obtained at www.landolakesinc.com.
5,000 to 9,999 employees
On Site Cafeteria, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Childcare, Concierge Services, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Health Care on Site, Life Insurance
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