Plant Supervisor

Pet-Pro LLC, a dynamic growing pet food manufacturing company, is seeking a Plant Supervisor for their St. Marys, Ohio location.

The right candidate must:

Have a minimum of three years’ experience in management in human food, pet food, grain milling, or the animal feed Industry is a must
Have earned a High School diploma or GED. However, a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Animal Science, Milling Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related discipline preferred.
Be an effective oral and written communicator
Have excellent time management skills
Possess a high energy level and an ability to achieve results through motivating others
Be proficient in the use of Microsoft: Excel, Word and Outlook
Be willing to work off shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed EOE

Job Description Summary: The Plant Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day plant operations on their assigned shift.

Reports to: Plant Superintendent

Job Responsibilities: The following reflects Pro-Pet LLC’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Manage day-to-day plant processing and packaging operations, and ensure that the plant is operating safely and at peak efficiency.
Motivate plant staff to achieve daily efficiency goals and performance standards
Effectively communicate employee safety, food safety and product quality concerns to plant senior management and peers.
Minimize mechanical downtime through quick, effective and professional communication to maintenance staff and senior plant management
Develop and engage plant staff through effective training, setting expectations, discipline and positive reinforcement
Continuously improve product quality through active involvement in daily product cuttings and taking quick and effective action to correct product quality concerns
Take ownership of all production paperwork for all direct reports to assure adherence to SQF and plant policies and procedures

Working Conditions:

Non- climate controlled plant environment
Working hours determined by shift assignment (May be required to work overtime hours and weekends)
Comply with all Pro-Pet LLC safety regulations
Exposure to machinery, forklifts and related production equipment

Position back-up: Plant Superintendent

Interested candidates should contact Pro-Pet at jobsSM@propet.com.