Food Production Supervisor - Entry Level

Join a food processing leader with a proven track record of

unprecedented success and growth. This company is truly

"world class" with a special focus on team-based programs

and continuous improvement processes. Because of recent

accelerated expansion, "new" entry-level career opportunities

are available in Missouri, Texas and Wisconsin.  These

opportunities are expected to continue through 2006. Summer

and Fall graduates are encouraged to submit their resumes

prior to graduation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Leads the daily efforts of their self-directed food production

team in a union-free environment.

* Supervises the team using the following skills:

  - Exercises quick decision-making.

  - Resolves conflicts.

  - Coaches.

  - Provides feedback.

  - Arrives at "win-win" conclusions.

* Assures regulatory compliance, process control and safety

standards are met.

* Trains, coaches, evaluates and develops team members in

procedures resulting in "world class" programs.

* Facilitates "continuous process improvement" projects, often working with other management team members.

* Every team supervisor is responsible for a crucial part of the company business.  Although

work "in the trenches" is often required, the greatest need is for "leadership".  Advancement

opportunities are abundant and diverse based on skills, education, performance and motivation.



NOTE: The company encourages and fully supports optional

career path choices based on skills and personal goals, i.e.

engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, operations,

human resources, plant manager, etc.

 

KEY QUALIFIERS:
* The following bachelor's and/or masters degrees are being accepted at this time:

- BS Science - food, dairy, animal, biology, microbiology, bacteriology, chemistry,

biochemistry or very closely related.

- BS Engineering - mechanical, electrical, chemical, agricultural, industrial,

biosystems or very closely related.

- BS Business - business administration, supply chain, logistics, operations

or very closely related.

- BS Finance - accounting, finance, agricultural economics or closely related.

- MBAs are highly desired. 

* Best candidates will have some experience in a manufacturing/production

environment or related duties in the military.

* Candidate experience can range from co-ops and internships to part and full-time work in an

industrial environment.

* Demonstrated leadership must be evident through involvement in organizations, sports and

even entrepreneurial endeavors while in college and even in high school.

* All qualifiable candidates must be able to demonstrate communications skills and energy level

which distinguishes them from mainstream candidates.

* Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities are necessary.

* It's critical that candidates understand the steps involved in building and facilitating teams.

* Highly desired, but not required skills - HACCP, USDA, FDA, EPA, OSHA, GMPs, SPCs, Six Sigma,

Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Kaisen, or any other "continuous process improvement" programs.

* Candidates must be open to relocating immediately to any other equivalent positions open

throughout the company.

 

NOTE:  Candidates must be U.S citizens or otherwise presently authorized to work full-time

in the U.S.  This employer does not sponsor visas.



OTHER:

* Quarterly bonus targeted at 10-15% of quarterly base.

* Benefits include Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

* Full relocation including temporary living expenses.

* 100% tuition covered toward advanced degree.

* Enjoy a company environment with less than 4% annual

employee turnover.



KEYWORDS:  dairy, food, manufacturing, supervision.