What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Livestock Nutrition Center?
Company Overview
Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of Livestock Producer's operations. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with the Producer to design a feeding program that is specific to their operation.
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing and service.
Guiding Principle
Our focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.
Qualifications:Position Summary
The Production Supervisor is to assist the Location Fulfillment Manager and/or Production Manager in the operation and processing of the blend facility. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following facets of the operation and mixing of feed, depending on the individual’s location:
Responsibilities & Duties
- Oversee operational processes and procedures of the feed mill.
- Implement Standard Operating Procedures, including all necessary training for production/processing personnel at the feed mill.
- Oversee and follow Preventative Maintenance programs and all equipment maintenance with production/processing and maintenance teams. This includes production and delivery equipment.
- Assist with the necessary QA/QC programs, including FSMA compliance.
- Lead the selection and hiring of all hourly production personnel at facility.
- Assist in overseeing CAP EX projects.
- Ensure timely ordering and receiving of ingredients for production needs by communicating daily and weekly ingredient needs to the Location Fulfillment Manager and procurement team.
- Ensure proper mixing of all feeds.
- Assist in managing raw material inventories to assure accurate measurements, control shrink and maintain product in merchantable condition.
- Coordinate production schedules, including hours of operation and scheduled maintenance downtimes with the Location Fulfillment Manager and/or Production Manager.
- Set and achieve Production goals for efficiency and on time deliveries.
- Assist in coordinating feed delivery schedules with the Location Fulfillment Manager and/or Production Manager, and production team.
- Educate, implement, and strictly enforce all LNC Safety and Compliance procedures and programs at the facility.
- Ensure the facility appearance and all personnel represent LNC in a professional manner.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree; Agricultural degree preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
- Strong sense of Customer Service with both internal and external customers.
- Dedication to team environment.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast and ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead teams by example.
- Safety oriented mindset.
- Basic understanding of GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) of Feed Manufacturing.
Benefits and Perks
All full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.