Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Downstream Products Plant Supervisor reports directly to the Downstream Plant Manager. The primary

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee all phases of processing, packaging, sanitation, and wastewater management within the DSP Plant.
• Mechanical and process aptitude regarding the engineering and design of our Downstream Processing facility is an essential aspect of this position.
• Ensure employee safety and knowledge of safe manufacturing operations in relation to OSH standards.
• Knowledge of ISO9000, HACCP, GMP, and FDA practices.
• Attention to details and product quality, throughput delivery, and cost control.
• Review and critique proposed changes to standards, policies, or processing details.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience, Education, and Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Five years of supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• B.S. in Engineering or Chemistry preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work under seasonal workloads and be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the DSP processing facility.
• Must be familiar with instrumentation, valves, pumps, steam and chilling systems, and motors.
• Must display basic chemical and mathematical competency.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of PLC programming software and process management software is a plus.
• Must be willing to work in a manufacturing, multi-shift environment.
• Capable of leading and supervising other personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistently meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and stooping).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, loud, and labor-intensive environment in variable temperatures (from outdoor heat to indoor refrigerated coolers).
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to inspect machines visually.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.