Production Supervisor (Sun - Thurs, 10 pm - 7 am)

Location - This is an onsite role that works at the Chaseburg Creamery in Chaseburg, WI. The shift hours and days for this position are Sunday - Thursday, 10 pm - 7 am.

Employee Type - Salaried

Bonus - This position is eligible for a 5% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive - Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we're now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary of Role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the efficient operations of production, packaging, and sanitation at the Chaseburg Creamery. Success is measured by improvement of personnel and food safety metrics, while also improving productivity, quality metrics and increasing the operator''s sense of ownership of systems. Ensuring production is performed in accordance with Organic Valley's high standards for food safety and quality by providing oversight of intake, HTST, and butter operations. This role promotes collaboration and teamwork within and between production, maintenance, and quality staff as well as other support staff to foster motivation, increased productivity, and ensure the highest level of quality, and customer service. This position will require flexibility to work holidays, weekends, or during other non-standard hours as needed to meet operational demands. This will include rotational on call as required for holiday, weekends, vacation, and absence coverage. This is a safety sensitive role in a 24/7; 365 dairy processing operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Personnel Safety

• Promote a culture of safety awareness and compliance among all employees.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions and drills to educate employees on safety protocols and procedures.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained and readily available for use.

Food Safety

• Enforce rigorous food safety protocols in accordance with FDA, USDA, WDATCP, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure staff members are working in compliance of HACCP program and BRC audit guidelines.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and mitigate potential food safety risks.
• Ensure compliance with food safety program by conducting verification and validation of production records and documentation on a scheduled basis.
• Address and resolve exceptions to the food safety program by implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety practices.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and records related to food safety procedures and compliance.

Food Quality

• Uphold strict quality control standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with quality assurance team to ensure timely product testing, analysis, and address any quality issues promptly.
• Implement preventive measures to minimize product defects and non-conformities.

Personnel Management

• Communicates performance expectations by evaluating performance, providing timely feedback, training, and coaching, and recommending personnel actions for assigned staff.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies, safety practices, and fair employment practices.
• Ensure that staff follows good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance policies and practices.
• Support in scheduling, directing, training, auditing, and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary for the operation of Chaseburg Creamery.
• Collaborate with plant management and schedulers to continuously improve production processes and quality at Chaseburg Creamery.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating production and processing of dairy products at Chaseburg Creamery to meet the cooperative's production/quality requirements.
• Assists in establishing/monitoring measurable criteria to ensure desired results are obtained and provides management with updates via tracking reports reflective of Key Performance Indicators in line with set priorities and timing targets.
• The supervisor may be required to step into production roles or provide direct support to production operators to ensure the continuity of operations during staffing shortages or high demand periods.
• Handles confidential information with discretion.
• Ensure food safety, maintenance, and production records are completed accurately and timely.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 3+ years of experience in dairy manufacturing, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• High School Diploma or GED, technical, associates, or higher degree in a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of the certification standards applied to Chaseburg Creamery, including Kosher, DATCP, USDA, Organic, FDA, FSMA, BRCGS, Halal, Validus, Grassmilk, Military and Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative policies.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift (up to) 80 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout the shift as needed.
• Ability to multitask and operate under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems (HACCP, GMP, SQF, BRCGS, etc.).
• Developed oral and written communication and comprehension skills.
• Proven proficiency with inductive and deductive reasoning, problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a team environment providing strong leadership and communication.
• Good computer skills required; ability to use software/computers - SAP, Ignition, Limble, iOffice, Microsoft office suite, etc.
• Represent Organic Valley professionally during audits and inspections by demonstrating thorough preparation, transparency, and adherence to applicable codes including company policies and procedures.
• Respond promptly and respectfully to inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Complete required annual and periodic trainings in accordance with Organic Valley policies.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Ability to read and interpret critical information and follow specific instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, as needed.
• Certification in food safety (e.g., PCQI, HACCP) is a plus.
• Wisconsin Certification/Licensing in Pasteurization, Industry Supervisor (Antibiotics), Butter Making, and/or Cheese Making is a plus.

Base salary range: $67,516.80 - $81,827.20 per year

This salary range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the salary range and hiring at the maximum of the salary range is not typical.

Benefits

We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and their family''s total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
• Flexible Scheduling