Production Supervisor (NE)
Golden Pet Manufacturing
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Description
At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!
Golden Pet Manufacturing is looking for a Production Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising and directing manufacturing operations in the Packaging area. This role will lead a team of direct reports and must be able to manage tasks and productivity of the assigned area. This role is also responsible for following all safety, GMP, and quality procedures and providing an example for others to follow.
YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE...
- Utilize production scheduling tools to direct and maintain daily operations within assigned area
- Execute routine operations of assigned area, ensuring direct reports are following policies and procedures related to employee and food safety and environmental compliance
- Monitor production outcomes, quantity and quality to ensure customer and food safety requirements are within specifications
- Oversee the quality standards within respective area; ensure quality standards are being followed and address deviations as necessary
- Perform audits for quality and safety; share results with others and identify opportunities for improvement
- Responsible for ensuring work instructions, process and procedures are being followed
- Develop, supervise and provide coaching to direct reports, including coaching company values and guiding principles for the facility
- Understand and manage the production budget for assigned area; collaborate with other Production Supervisors on the overall production budget
- Must know and understand what the production line standard rate is and be able to interpret and explain KPIs to management
- Must be able to know and understand yield performance and standards
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL LOOK LIKE...
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Experience working in food production or pet food production is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable communicating with all levels within the organization
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify challenges and potential solutions
- Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate and mentor large teams of hourly employees
- Ability to priority and work effectively in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks and projects
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About this role
Golden Pet Manufacturing's Production Supervisor role in Seward centers on leading the Packaging area's daily operations and the team that runs it. You'll manage production scheduling, monitor output quality and quantity against specifications, conduct safety and quality audits, and ensure compliance with GMP and food safety procedures. The position also involves budget management for your area, interpreting production KPIs and yield performance for leadership, and coaching direct reports on both operational standards and company values.
This role suits someone with at least two years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, ideally in food or pet food production. You'll need hands-on familiarity with ERP systems, strong communication skills across all organizational levels, and proven ability to motivate and lead hourly teams. The job demands someone comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment—someone who can identify operational challenges, propose solutions, and hold both themselves and their team accountable to safety and quality standards. A high school diploma or GED is required.
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