Production Supervisor (Whitehall, WI, US, 54773) en Ornua | The Home of Irish Dairy | Leading Global Dairy Co-operative

Company Background 

Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers.  Founded in 1961, the Ornua Co-operative has become Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, it has annualized sales of over $4.3 billion and a global team of 2,900 employees. Ornua operates from 10 global business units, including 13 production facilities located worldwide. 

The Ornua family is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO. Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products and for the sale of ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers around the world.  

Ornua Ingredients North America is the largest of the four global Ornua Ingredients organizations worldwide, with USA-based processing and innovation that services customers across the western hemisphere.  

Ornua’s Values 

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviors, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together. 

Ornua’s Growth 

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years. 

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of production employees to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and areas. This includes safety talks, assigning and directing work, facilitating standup meetings, addressing equipment issues, employee concerns, identifying process improvements and resolving issues. This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, GMP’s, WDATCP guidelines, and applicable laws while following all standard and approved processes. All tasks are performed in a busy environment with limited supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with Plant Management and other Supervisory Staff to assign, direct, review and coordinate employees to maximize productivity in the plant. 
• Ensure proper procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety, state and federal guidelines.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments to machines.
• Evaluates production needs for daily assignment of duties; establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records as required.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Responsible for scheduling and daily activities of all direct reports, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action and performance management.
• Trains and instruct employees regarding production and equipment standards and processes. Oversees instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
• Develop and lead employees for improving, owning and driving improvement concepts, setting the bar and providing continuous feedback to employees. 
• Leads by example with the company’s core values. This includes following company policies, standards and specifications.

• You will be required to help with breaks and anywhere else when needed.
• From time to time, you may be required to be flexible to cover other shifts or be temporarily moved to other departments in the plant.

• Attend all required company training.
• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Write professional reports, prepare presentations and other business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively lead a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to work individually or as a member of a team.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and act upon them.
• Time management skills
• Document management
• Uphold confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong computer skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications
• High attention to detail
• Proficient math skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• High organizational and prioritization skills
• Maintain excellent attendance.
• Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement highly desirable

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous use of hands
• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously standing.
• Vision including the ability to read, distance vision and peripheral.
• Frequently walking.
• Climb ramps or stairs.
• Continuously bend, twist or stoop
• Push/pull materials from conveyors.
• Rarely sit.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

• Hearing protection
• Bump cap
• Hair net
• Uniform
• Safety glasses
• Safety shoes
• Gloves

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Computer
• I-Pad
• Scanner/copier/printer
• Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Knives
• Markers, pens
• Power Industrial Vehicle
• Vehicle

Environmental Conditions

• General manufacturing environment.
• Works in both hot and cold temperatures depending on the manufacturing process.
• Manufacturing office environment.

This job description is not an employment contract and may be modified at any time at the discretion of the company.