Production Supervisor- 2nd shift- East Facility

Production Supervisor – 2nd shift – East Facility Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 2:00 pm – 12:00 am, overtime as required Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961. Are you a Production Supervisor looking for the challenge of taking a mission‑driven organization to its next level of success? Ornua is actively seeking a Production Supervisor to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will play a key role in operations. The production supervisor is responsible for daily staffing (scheduling and management) of the production and packaging rooms, making sure our operating equipment is running properly to produce food safely, at least cost, and high‑quality products in a safe manufacturing environment (advising maintenance of any concerns). It is also the shared responsibility of this role to ensure that employees are trained and demonstrate safe working practices. This individual translates our weekly production schedule at floor level, ensuring the right products are produced, properly labelled, and produced in the right quantities. At Ornua, success is not just about what you do – it’s how you do it. You demonstrate our values by seeking new ideas, making things happen, showing care for your teammates, being your authentic self, and achieving great things together. Key Areas of Responsibility Creates daily plan for where individuals are stationed in the production process. Conducts, oversees and audits training of all employees in their designated area. Implements/translates daily production schedule at floor level, ensuring that it is met in terms of formula translation and number of required batches. Ensures finished product is properly labeled per customer requirements. Makes sure all necessary raw materials are available and properly staged for efficient production of the daily production schedule. Work with inventory/warehouse/ordering personnel. Translates the company’s food quality and food safety procedures, policies and protocols, including HACCP, onto the production floors, completing all necessary record keeping and documentation encompassed with all programs. Ensures facility meets WDATCP, FDA and USDA requirements as well as the BRC and customer audits. Participates in the Risk Management Program as applicable. Assists in accident/near miss incidents as needed. Performs daily pre‑op audits. Reviews occupational JSA’s as needed. Problem‑solves any people or equipment related issues on production floors as they occur. Utilizes Redzone to ensure breakdowns are documented correctly. Ensures all Redzone checks are completed and correct. Assists with product change‑overs as necessary. Provides direction to leads on how to manage breaks in their designated areas. Ensures equipment is ready for end of day/week sanitation procedures. Generates documentation for use on the production area. Make employment decisions and/or recommendations such as hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations and pay adjustments. Manages employee performance and assists employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching and mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommends, plans, and/or implements employee training and skill development activities. Coordinates and manages the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area’s goals. Audits regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to. Audits, maintains, and ensures employee time‑keeping and absentee records are accurate and processed weekly. Promotes a positive work environment by ensuring accountability for behaviors that violate company policies. Works effectively and communicates and relates well with others; maintains effective and constructive working relationships. Communicates company and department issues and goals and facilitates employee growth and development through daily/weekly team huddles/meetings. Attends and participates in all training and management meetings provided by the company. All other special projects and duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Associate Degree in Supervisory Management, Manufacturing, or related field or equivalent work experience is required. 3 year’s experience supervising a production workforce, with food companies, and ideally a cheese company preferred. Lead and direct others to generate expected results. Handle stressful, emotional, and conflicting situations. Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods, materials. Excellent verbal, analytical and organizational skills. Provide effective leadership; promote teamwork and demonstrate ability to lead people to achieve results through teamwork. Effective time management and organizational skills. Work independently as well as in a team environment. Effective interpersonal skills. Work effectively with people from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Knowledge of production equipment design (sanitary design knowledge a plus). Knowledge of using computer programs, including Word and Excel. Advanced knowledge and understanding of HACCP/Good Manufacturing Practice. Inventory control experience needed. Food allergen and nutrition labeling law knowledge a plus. Requires ability to operate motor vehicle; routine travel across manufacturing locations required. Physical Demands This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Employees must be able to perform repetitive motions and safely operate equipment while following all safety and quality procedures. Working Environment Work is performed in a food manufacturing facility with variable temperatures – cooler warehouse areas and warmer production zones. The environment includes exposure to moving equipment, moderate to loud noise levels, and required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, and hairnets. Why Ornua? Ornua is a purpose‑driven, values‑led co‑operative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through our global operations. With 10 business units, 16 production facilities, and in‑market teams across the world, we operate through two divisions – Ornua Foods, which markets our iconic consumer brands including Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice, and Ornua Ingredients, which provides innovative, customized dairy ingredient solutions to our customers. Our values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to seek and embrace new ideas, make it happen, be our true selves, show you care, and achieve great things together. We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Comprehensive benefits with region‑specific offerings. Total Rewards at Ornua Ingredients North America will include a competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme for production. Low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover; 401(k); Paid Time Off; Maternity Leave (20 weeks); Parental Leave; Reward & Recognition program; Volunteering opportunities; Long Service Awards. Ornua is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information. Ornua is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Ornua People Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. This employer participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that verifies the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. As part of the hiring process, information provided on your Form I‑9 will be submitted to the E‑Verify system. E‑Verify compares your information to records maintained by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. For more information about E‑Verify, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr