Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor

At Horizon Organic, we're growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We're building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families-and counting-have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon's full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.

Horizon Organic is seeking a Shift Supervisor to provide first-level support to front line employees in the manufacturing plant. Day Shift: 6:00AM - 6:30PM; Night Shift: 6:00PM - 6:30AM. Schedule is 2-2-3.

Horizon Organic Benefits:

• Competitive Starting Salary
• Bonus Eligibility
• Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days
• Flexible Time Off per company policy upon hire
• 401K with Company Match eligible on the 1st of the month after 30 days, immediate vesting
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program

This role will be onsite at the Salt Lake City plant.

About the Job:

• Managing and mobilizing a team of hourly associates to ensure Safety, Quality, and Productivity goals are met
• Driving accountability through strong leadership and setting consistent expectations
• Working cross functionally with other departments within operations to ensure production requirements
• Promote a positive team atmosphere and champion involvement of all employees.
• Regular, formal, and informal evaluations and feedback of the performance of hourly associates
• Validation of time and attendance through daily and weekly reviews of your employee timecards utilizing the Dayforce payroll system.
• Addressing employee concerns; elevating to next level leadership as needed
• Administer discipline as required for job performance, attendance or any other violations.
• Ensure adherence to plant standards (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO)
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with in-coming operators in front of daily management board(s) to discuss topics related to previous shift, SQCDMN metrics, and general plant communication
• Working cross functionally with other departments within operations to ensure production requirements
• Study manufacturing production and shipping schedules, identify gaps and risks while collaborating with the manager and peers to balance work schedule
• Ensuring departmental compliance with company's policies and procedures
• Ensuring departmental SOPs are current and utilized by all hourly associates; will also provide necessary job specific training as warranted.
• Identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Improving and maintaining communicated performance standards for the department; managing with the flexibility to react as needed when breakdowns arise
• Performing root cause analysis, problem solving, and follow-up related to operational and safety incidents within the department
• Develop root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone diagram, etc. to re-align operational performance with goals and objectives
• Lead and Participate in continuous improvement efforts including but not limited to AM, PM management, 5S, DMS, etc.
• Ensure sound communication systems are in place so all employees are aware and can participate in continuous improvement of the operation.
• Ensuring departmental SOPs are current and utilized by all hourly associates; will also provide necessary job specific training as warranted.
• Manage shift employees to ensure compliance to all SOP's, QAR's, Plant Rules and ISO Standards, including non-conformance management.
• Responsible for the operational performance of the assigned shift

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree; (BS Degree in Chemical /Mechanical/Industrial Engineering is preferred)
• 2 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment. Previous supervisory experience within a food/beverage environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated continuous improvement and/or lean manufacturing experience.
• Quantitative analysis skills including the ability to manage and understanding budgeting and loss analysis.
• Familiarity with CIP/HAACP/AIB (preferred)
• Must possess excellent analytical, troubleshooting, conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Must possess demonstrated planning, communication and supervisory skills
• Shift flexibility where weekends and nights may be required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Resourcefulness and decision-making ability
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and potentially stressful conditions
• Under minimal direction, works independently toward departmental objectives
• Must be self-motivated and a self-starter

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving

mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The

employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and

may be exposed to loud noises in the plant. The employee occasionally works in high,

precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock

and vibration. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger,

handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel;

crouch; crawl; taste and/or smell, talk and hear.

• The employee must regularly endure repetitive minimal to moderate lifting 10 lbs. up to

52 lbs. and occasionally lift to 75 lbs. Requires normal range of hearing and vision

(including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and results.

DISCLAIMER : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Horizon Organic Dairy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, genetic testing information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by state, federal or local law. All employment practices and personnel actions, including hiring, termination, job assignment, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training are made without regard to any status protected under applicable law. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization, whether that is a new hire, a transfer to another position, or a promotion.

This policy applies to all persons involved in the operation of Horizon Organic Dairy, including, but not limited to, employees, vendors, customers and their employees, contract and temporary workers and anyone else on the Company's property.

Day Shift (6am-6:30pm)
Night Shift (6:00pm-6:30am)
2-2-3 schedule