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Production Supervisor

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200 local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

We are currently looking for a Production Supervisor. Position will either be on 2nd or 3rd shift. Must have weekend and holiday availability.

Key Responsibilities: Reports directly to Plant Manager. Manage all areas of the Packaging Department which include the following.

  • Continuous Improvement initiatives which include Capital Projects
  • PM planning and measurements
  • E-time coordination (HR Support)
  • Coordinate the movement of raw materials and finished product
  • Labor planning, coordination and monitoring

General Requirements

  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Prepare weekly schedule and job assignments.
  • Distribute copies of schedule to all Departments.
  • Weekly copies of Manpower to the Plant Manager.
  • Plan and set up coverage for the upcoming weekend, this should be done prior to Friday.
  • Post and keep current employee qualification list.
  • Submit W/O as required for Safety, equipment repairs and process upgrade.
  • Report losses in Filling/Packaging Departments.
  • Maintain responsibility in all company guidelines, enforcing all Plant rules, Food Safety and GMP’s.
  • Comply with weekly Safety measurement requirements and Safety meetings.
  • Prepare for emergencies; know employees rally point, types of alarms, and phone numbers for contacts.
  • Ensure that food quality and food safety are the highest priority in the NCD facility. Demonstrated by, active participation from employees at all levels, including personal involvement in the auditing of procedures and processes.
  • In the absence of the Production Supervisor the Sanitation Manager will assume his/her duties.

Daily Requirements

  • Pre-shift meeting to review prior shift results, issues and opportunities to advance incoming shift.
  • Prepare job assignments, revise manpower where needed, accounting for priorities based on directions from meeting.
  • Review emails, holds and pertinent actions requiring attention.
  • Conduct crew meeting, reviewing production details from the previous day, shift and give Safety toolbox topic.
  • Review CIP needs for all lines.
  • Review available product against production needs.

Hourly Rounds

  • Verify that product labels, codes, and weights are all correct.
  • Verify Filler SOP’s are being adhered to.
  • Ensure that run time information is accurate.
  • Utilize all available personnel to relieve breaks/lunch.

End Of Shift

  • Review production needs for incoming shift with Production Supervisor and Processing Supervisor.
  • Check shift crewing, accounting for Tardy/Absence (Call offs).
  • Cover overtime as needed.
  • Review with staff the most current line details and plans for the following shifts
  • Complete and send out shift report.
  • Turn in paperwork for OEE accounting.

Pay: $75-$85K/a year*

  • The salary range listed for this position represents the good faith and reasonable minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, training, knowledge, education, and overall qualifications. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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