2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor - Purina Animal Nutrition at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Join boundless thinkers from all walks of life working together to feed the world. Take pride in working with powerful brands, including Purina Animal Nutrition, Nutra Blend, WinField United, Vermont Creamery, KozyShack, and more.

You'll join a global team committed to everything from the seeds that go into the ground, to the technology that improves crop yields and sustainability, to the nutrition that animals need, to marketing the final product.

2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor - Purina Animal Nutrition

Are you an eager, assertive, and ambitious leader with the passion to lead and develop employees and teams? If so, being a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor in our animal feed manufacturing facility may be a fit for you.

You will be able to use your leadership skills as you will be involved in attracting, retaining, developing, and inspiring/empowering your 7 employees.

2nd Shift hours are 2:30om - 11pm Monday - Friday.

This is a collaborative environment. You will be able to share best practices within the facility, across our supply chain, and with external resources to achieve leading-edge manufacturing and supply chain technologies.

SAFETY is our core focus. Safety of all employees and work environment through adherence of safety procedures.

Other focuses include:

• Ensure compliance of GMP's and the Food Safety Plan.


• Deliver continuous improvement in Cost, Quality, Service, People, and Environment through efficient use of materials, equipment and resources.


• Proactively communicate and coordinate with other Manufacturing Supervisors and the Maintenance department to schedule maintenance and coordinate workflow.


• Plan work and production schedules and assignments to meet objectives.
  Putting the internal and external customer first.


• Understands the financial impact of Line Efficiency, Material Yield, and Labor Productivity on plant budgets and develops Action Plans to address gaps.

Required Experience and Knowledge:
High School Diploma required and 2+ years of increasing responsibility in food manufacturing environment.

Strong leadership skills, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills.

Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills at various levels of the company.

Comfort using computer systems.

Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge:

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain or related field highly desired.

3+ years of manufacturing work experience.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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