Land O'Lakes

Manufacturing Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Willmar, MN (USA) Full time
Manufacturing Supervisor, 2nd Shift

The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor will be coordinating production, packing, ingredient processing, taking the forefront in safety and quality, employee engagement and coaching and compliance with regulatory needs. SAFETY is our core value. 

You will report to the Plant Manager and will have up to 8 direct reports to mentor and develop.  

Responsibilities will include:

  • Focus on Safety of all employees through adherence of safety procedures, including training and tool box meetings to ensure a safe work environment

  • Ensure compliance of GMP’s and the Food Safety Plan

  • Deliver continuous improvement in key initiatives of Cost, Quality, Service, People, and Environment through efficient use of materials, equipment and resources

  • Proactively communicate and coordinate with other Supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources

  • Effectively plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production schedules to meet and exceed customer requirements, production goals, and TMM Objectives

  • Proactively coordinate with the Maintenance Department to conduct preventative maintenance. Own and drive department and shift Continuous improvement/TMM processes

  • Leads engagement of employees, work teams, and the utilization of technology in order to deliver world-class line efficiencies.

  • Leads through positive influence; coaches and develops others and, where appropriate, peers

  • Provides clear and timely performance feedback to work teams and all employees

  • Attracts, retains and develops the very BEST talent and empowers, engages, and inspires employees

Required Experience/Education:  

  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ year leadership experience in a food, feed, or related industrial environment OR High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of leadership in a manufacturing environment

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

Required Competencies/Skills:  

  • Communication

  • Decision Making

  • Safety Awareness

  • Quality Orientation

  • Technical / Professional Knowledge

  • Customer Focus

  • Time Management

  • Computer skills

Preferred Experience/Education:  

  • Advanced Safety training, HACCP training/certifications 

  • Feed manufacturing experience

Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4pm -12am and some weekend work due to seasonality and demand. 

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

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.


We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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