Job Information
Post Holdings Inc. Operations Supervisor - Day Shift in Northfield, Minnesota
Brand: Post Consumer Brands
Categories: Operations Administrative
Locations: Northfield, Minnesota
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 30304
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 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. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest news.
Brand
At Post Consumer Brands, we’ve spent generations showing up for families, starting with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Our cereals have become a trusted part of daily routines, helping spark conversations, fuel busy mornings, and create everyday moments that bring families closer together, including their furry four-legged family members, who have recently become a part of our story. As families have evolved, so have we. What began at the breakfast table has expanded into snacks, peanut butter, and pet food, because caring for a family means feeding every part of it. With the addition of several iconic pet brands, we’ve extended our purpose: to make high-quality, accessible food for everyone under the same roof.
This phase is still new, and that’s what makes it exciting. As we continue to grow across grocery and pet, we’re looking for people who care about good food, thoughtful work, and the kind of impact that stretches from store shelves to kitchen tables, and food bowls, across the country.
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 750 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
This position is responsible for manufacturing operations for one shift across four production lines. The incumbent 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. They will provide direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement initiatives. They will engage Operations Leads in decision-making while fostering a learning environment that requires involvement and personal accountability. A key deliverable is to foster a continuous improvement mindset to deliver business results through the pursuit of best practices and deployment of standard work. Support, implement, and maintain food safety and quality practices as required through SQF.
Perks of Being a Team Member
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
401k participation with a 6% dollar-for-dollar match
Tuition reimbursement available
Wellness program with a quarterly cash payout
Free take-home cereal for every shift worked
Work Schedule : Night Shift 12-hour (4:00 am to 4:00 pm) following a 2-2-3 schedule (Week one: two days on, two days off, three days on. Week two: two days off, two days on, three days off) resulting in having every-other weekend off-work.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Responsible for the achievement of metrics and goals through the empowerment and development of their team (40 Operators)
Lead and drive continuous improvement efforts around yield, OEE, engagement, safety, and quality for dedicated lines, improving processing and packaging efficiencies.
Develop operations employees to meet and/or exceed performance expectations and company standards for personal safety, productivity, quality, food safety, sanitation, environmental, regulatory compliance, and SQF.
Provide regular performance feedback to operations employees.
Effectively communicate network-wide, local, and individual issues and initiatives with employees, representing the interests of the company and the employees.
Manage operations facilities, equipment, and systems and maintain functional, sanitary, and safe working conditions while meeting all regulatory requirements.
Perform safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) audits.
Work cross-functionally with technical support teams in the development and implementation of products, processes, and material changes.
Help develop and implement personal development plans for direct reports to assist in self-development.
Ensure safety guidelines are understood and followed, incidents properly reported, deficiencies appropriately addressed, and emergencies handled correctly.
Demonstrate and encourage effective communication through shift transfer meetings and other forms of communication.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Science, or related field strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred 3 years related experience, with an emphasis in food processing/packaging. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
Strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
Able 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.
The pay range for this position is $77,831 - $115,190 per year.
Overview
This position is responsible for manufacturing operations for one shift across four production lines. The incumbent 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. They will provide direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement initiatives. They will engage Operations Leads in decision-making while fostering a learning environment that requires involvement and personal accountability. A key deliverable is to foster a continuous improvement mindset to deliver business results through the pursuit of best practices and deployment of standard work. Support, implement, and maintain food safety and quality practices as required through SQF.
Perks of Being a Team Member
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
401k participation with a 6% dollar-for-dollar match
Tuition reimbursement available
Wellness program with a quarterly cash payout
Free take-home cereal for every shift worked
Work Schedule : Night Shift 12-hour (4:00 am to 4:00 pm) following a 2-2-3 schedule (Week one: two days on, two days off, three days on. Week two: two days off, two days on, three days off) resulting in having every-other weekend off-work.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Responsible for the achievement of metrics and goals through the empowerment and development of their team (40 Operators)
Lead and drive continuous improvement efforts around yield, OEE, engagement, safety, and quality for dedicated lines, improving processing and packaging efficiencies.
Develop operations employees to meet and/or exceed performance expectations and company standards for personal safety, productivity, quality, food safety, sanitation, environmental, regulatory compliance, and SQF.
Provide regular performance feedback to operations employees.
Effectively communicate network-wide, local, and individual issues and initiatives with employees, representing the interests of the company and the employees.
Manage operations facilities, equipment, and systems and maintain functional, sanitary, and safe working conditions while meeting all regulatory requirements.
Perform safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) audits.
Work cross-functionally with technical support teams in the development and implementation of products, processes, and material changes.
Help develop and implement personal development plans for direct reports to assist in self-development.
Ensure safety guidelines are understood and followed, incidents properly reported, deficiencies appropriately addressed, and emergencies handled correctly.
Demonstrate and encourage effective communication through shift transfer meetings and other forms of communication.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Science, or related field strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred 3 years related experience, with an emphasis in food processing/packaging. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
Strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
Able 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.
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)