Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget.

The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food.

As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea : To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all.

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Brand

Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love.

We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights.

That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.

At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily.

Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter.

We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio.

As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued.

Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America.

Location Description

Northfield, Minn. is home to two Post Consumer Brands manufacturing plants, the Campbell Mill and Ames Mill, two distribution centers, and more than team members.

The Campbell Mill plant is 1 million square feet and is home to 7 manufacturing technologies to produce a wide variety of cereal products our customers know and love.

Northfield is a town steeped in history, featuring two colleges and the original Ames Mill where the Malt-O-Meal Company got its start.

Responsibilities

Overview

Under the direction of the Materials Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing support operations.

The Production Support Team (PST) Supervisor will have the responsibility to achieve people safety, food safety, quality, customer service, productivity, efficiency, cost, and OEE objectives through both individual and team contributions.

He / she will provide direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The PST Supervisor will engage team members in decision making while fostering a learning environment that requires involvement and personal accountability.

A key deliverable is to demonstrate daily the need for continuous improvement and change necessary to deliver on business results through the pursuit of best practices and deployment of standard work.

He / she will support, implement, and maintain food safety and quality practices as required through SQF.

Perks of Working at Post Consumer Brands

• Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence
• Annual performance bonus
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) plans including paid holidays
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid and electable leave programs
• k participation with 6% dollar-for-dollar match
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Wellness program with quarterly cash payout
• Free take-home cereal for every shift worked

Work Schedule : Day shift, Monday Friday 6 : am - 2 : pm or 7 : am 3 : pm. Work onsite at our Northfield Manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Develop team members to meet and / or exceed performance expectations and conduct company standards for personal safety, productivity, quality, food safety, sanitation, environmental, regulatory, compliance, and SQF.
• Manage, prioritize, and coordinate finished products, packaging, raw materials, and work-in-process inventories to meet production needs, quality standards, and cost constraints.

Manage employee communications, expectations, and overall accountability. Act as general support and as a communication resource for employees.

Consult with employees regarding personnel and production problems.

• Manage operations facilities, equipment, and systems in functional, sanitary, and safe working conditions while meeting all regulatory requirements.
• Perform safety, GMP, and pre-operational audits.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement efforts around yield, OEE, engagement, safety, and quality for dedicated areas, improving processing efficiencies.
• Implement new operating procedures, equipment, processes, and materials.
• Develop training programs, assist employees in self-development, and communicate efficiency status.
• Ensure safety guidelines are understood and followed, incidents properly reported, deficiencies appropriately addressed, and emergencies handled correctly.
• Effectively manage and maintain material inventory and related operations.
• Manage facility waste programs through outsourced relationships for cost-effective support.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Science, or a related field strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of combined related experience, with a preference in food processing / packaging. Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing / inventory systems and processes
• Previous inventory management responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Ability to build relationships and inspire others
• Mobile and able to take on broader assignments for additional development opportunities in other locations across Post Consumer Brands, preferred.

Last updated : 2024-05-13