Quality Production Supervisor

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. 

As a Quality Production Supervisor you will be given the opportunity to be the facility head of our quality programs to include but not limited to Land O’ Lakes Quality Standards, HACCP, FDA & OSHA regulations, all of which to be done to ensure safe animal feed is produced in a safe manufacturing environment. This role will also supervisor Production as needed.
You will provide coaching and training on quality & EH&S standards, HACCP, FDA & OSHA regulations as well as state and federal requirements and other regulatory initiatives. You will also help and at times lead production scheduling, ingredient inventory management, continuous improvement projects, root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve issues.  In addition this role will be expected to back up the Production Supervisor, as well as implement key EH&S and Quality programs and corporate initiatives.
Experience/Education Required:

• High School Diploma/GED

• 1+ year leadership experience

• Candidates in the rotational Land O' Lakes programs (TAP/MMT/DMT) will be considered

Competencies/Skills Required:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change at all levels

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements

• Possess integrity in products, processes, and relationships               

• Strong communication/interpersonal/training/coaching skills

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Analytical problem solving/root cause analysis, risk assessments and customer awareness

• Ability to be insightful and act strategically and also tactically

• Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Skills

• At times this position could be asked to perform activities on the production floor so the ability to lift up to 50 lbs is a requirement.

 Experience/Education Preferred:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Safety or QA related field

• 3+ years working a QA role, EH&S related role or manufacturing supervisory role

Competencies/Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of FDA, OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies

• ERP Experience, JDE

Hours: 1st Shift

Salary: $70,800 - $106,200, In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

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