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Job Description

Mayfield Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.

At Mayfield Dairy we are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

Mayfield Dairy has an opening for a Production Supervisor 1st Shift.

Monday thru Friday 12:00am-8:30am

The Production Supervisor directly supervises production employees to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and areas. This includes planning, assigning and directing work, coordinating weekly CI Meetings, addressing product and employee complaints, and resolving problems. This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws while following all CI Processes and the Management Operating Structure (MOS).

• Works with Plant Management and other Supervisory Staff to assign, direct, review and monitor work of supervised staff to maximize productivity in the plant.

• Ensures proper procedures are in place and being followed for, production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety, state and federal guidelines.

• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments to machines.

• Coordinates production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.

• Evaluates needs in production for daily assignment of duties; establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

• Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.

• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.

• Maintains time and production records as required.

• Collaborates with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

• Provide for the supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action and performance management.

• If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.

• Trains and instructs employees in regard to production and equipment standards and processes. Oversees instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.

• Leads by example with the Company's Code of Ethics. This includes following company policies, standards and specifications.

• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare benefits begin 1 st of the month after start date

• 401(k) with company contribution – 100% vested at day one of eligibility

• Competitive pay

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• Service recognition and employee rewards

• Employee referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• A minimum of 2 years' related experience and/or training.

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.

• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and

• follow through on any deficiencies.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Skill in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.

• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines. Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.

• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

TRAVEL

☐ No travel required

☒ 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

☐ 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)

☐ 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)

☐ 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)

☐ 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

An Equal Opportunity Employer