Operations Supervisor

Business Unit Overview Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. Post is committed to high standards of quality and to its values, driven by the idea to make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. Brand At Post Consumer Brands, we’ve spent generations showing up for families, starting with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Our cereals have become a trusted part of daily routines, helping spark conversations, fuel busy mornings, and create everyday moments that bring families closer together, including their furry four‑legged family members. As families have evolved, so have we. What began at the breakfast table has expanded into snacks, peanut butter, and pet food, because caring for a family means feeding every part of it. With several iconic pet brands, we’ve extended our purpose: to make high‑quality, accessible food for everyone under the same roof. Location Description Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, Mich., the cereal capital of the U.S., is the company’s largest manufacturing plant and home to about 600 team members. You will help produce some of the most iconic cereal brands, including Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape‑Nuts and Honeycomb. The plant is also home to the original barn where C.W. Post started the Postum cereal company in 1895. The Battle Creek team supports the city’s Cereal Festival, The Post Foundation, and volunteers throughout the year. Responsibilities Production Supervisor careers at Post Consumer Brands are foundational for many future career paths. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for day‑to‑day manufacturing operations. You will act as the plant manager of your building for your shift, owning people safety, food safety, quality, customer service, productivity, efficiency, cost, and OEE objectives through both individual and team contributions. You will provide direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on‑the‑job assignments, and continuous improvement initiatives. Shift Schedule This position will initially be on 2nd or 3rd shift with the possibility to move to first shift based on results and business needs. Supervisors are expected to work approximately every other weekend. Responsibilities and Accountabilities Develop operations employees to meet and/or exceed performance expectations and conduct company standards for personal safety, productivity, quality, food safety, sanitation, environmental, regulatory compliance and SQF. Manage, prioritize, and coordinate finished product, packaging, raw material and work‑in‑process inventories to meet production needs, quality standards, and cost constraints. Plan, organize and coordinate work activities of operations personnel and production scheduling to meet demand requirements. Manage employee communications, expectations, and overall accountability. Act as general support and communication resource for employees. Consult with employees regarding personnel and production problems. Manage operations facilities, equipment and systems in functional, sanitary and safe working condition while meeting all regulatory requirements. Perform safety, GMP and pre‑operational audits. Lead and drive continuous improvement efforts around yield, OEE, engagement, safety, and quality for dedicated lines, improving processing and packaging efficiencies. Implement new operating procedures. Recommend and implement equipment changes. Maintain involvement and influence in the development and implementation of products, process, and material changes. Help develop and implement training programs for team members in a systematic manner to cover all contingencies; assist employees in their self‑development, e.g., leadership development, outside education, etc. Know and communicate training status of operations team. Ensure safety guidelines are understood and followed, incidents properly reported, deficiencies appropriately addressed, and emergencies handled correctly. Maintain harmonious relationships between shifts by effective communications and shift transfer meetings. Where applicable, honor and respect the Collective Bargaining Agreement to provide for prompt and peaceful adjustment of differences which may arise between bargaining‑unit employees and the company. Support, implement, and maintain food safety and quality practices as required through SQF and GMPs. Qualifications Leadership Competencies: Organizing, planning, drive for results, action oriented, builds effective teams, conflict management, problem solving, timely decision making, informing, composure, approachability, and functional/technical skills. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Science or related field. Experience: Would prefer a minimum of 5 years of previous supervisory experience; strong knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes; strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques; able to build relationships and inspire others; must be mobile and able to take on broader assignments for additional development opportunities possibly in Post Plants in other states. #J-18808-Ljbffr