Relief Production Supervisor

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

We currently have an opening for a Production Shift Relief Supervisor. Working within the limits of authority and within company policies and procedures, directs the activities of the department in areas of Production, Maintenance and Quality Control. The Production Supervisor is to produce products efficiently and safely within established policy and processes. Must be available to work various shifts with possible coverage on weekends & Holidays. 

The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Achievement of established department goals of production volume, quality, safety, and cost reduction
• Provides leadership and guidance to employees for the purpose of development and establishing a good working atmosphere.
• Coordinate daily production activities in order to meet business objectives.        
• Communicate non compliances in a timely fashion to appropriate Managers for corrective action.
• Assigns job responsibilities to employees, according to policies to meet planned production schedules insuring that the proper equipment repair and operating techniques are followed.
• Monitors changes in employee morale and works to resolve problems within his/her department.
• Maintains employee records such as time sheets, absences, tardy records, overtime, and safety as required for the department.
• Ensure standard operating procedures for job functions are accurate and up to date.
• Responsible for assigned safety program.
• Conduct accident investigation as needed.
• Responsible for production employee job performance, including safety, orientation, training and discipline. Assure compliance with employee relation's policies and programs.
• Monitor and enforce all policies and formulations.
• Instruct and train present and future employees as needed.
• Coordinates with purchasing in monitoring inventory control and variance control of all packaging and processing supplies.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to improve safety losses, performance results, processes and costs.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the performance of direct reports Ability to think analytically
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work and a commitment to the organization and its mission
• Good computer skills, demonstrating proficiency in MS Windows, Word and Excel
• Good human relations skills, ability to work well with others and be a team member

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Business discipline.
• Prior experience in Dairy/Food manufacturing.

Pay: $70k-$80k/yr.*

* The salary range listed for this position represents the good faith and reasonable minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting.  Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, training, knowledge, education, and overall qualifications.  The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.