Position : Production Supervisor

　　Location : Fargo, North Dakota

　　Requisition ID: : 24359

　　Kemp’s Cass Clay Creamery in Fargo, North Dakota is currently seeking a Production Supervisor for the Fluid Milk & Yogurt plant. In this essential role, you will ensure that the production process flows smoothly, and daily production goals are met. You will lead a team of valued associates who can thrive in our environment.

　　Kemps 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. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

　　Shift: 3 rd shift

　　Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　Monitor the equipment used in production processes to ensure that equipment is functioning efficiently and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Arrange for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures.

　　Actively promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations. Conduct accident/injury investigations and send reports of injury to HR in a timely manner to meet rapid reporting standards. May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings and training.

　　Understand and fulfill the requirements and regulations for food safety and quality. Administer policies, procedures and programs related to operations.

　　Supervise production scheduling so appropriate quantities and varieties of product are produced to fill orders, meet demand, meet productivity goals, etc. Ensure materials (e.g., ingredients, packaging) are appropriately staged for next production runs.

　　Work effectively with employees to promote positive and productive working relationships. Effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly. Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.

　　Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees.

　　Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

　　Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration. Will consider a minimum of 5 years of work experience in dairy or food industry manufacturing in lieu of a degree

　　3+ years of food manufacturing experience and 1+ year of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment

　　Knowledge of and skill with MS Office Suite and company computer systems

　　Knowledge of continuous improvement models

　　Benefits:

　　Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1 st of the month after start date

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

　　Competitive pay

　　Paid vacation and holidays

　　Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

　　Service recognition and employee rewards

　　Employee referral program

　　Tuition reimbursement

　　Work for dairy farm families

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer