Production Supervisor - D Shift
Company: Simmons Pet Food Inc
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Leads an
assigned production team to achieve goals and problem solve while
demonstrating a commitment to employees safety, teamwork, and
product quality. Responsible for product processing, packaging, and
storage in compliance with FDA, USDA, and Simmons rules and
regulations. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Leads a team of
front-line employees. Effectively communicates with and motivates
employees in order to drive productivity and achieve company goals.
Supervises employees to maintain discipline, teamwork, and safety
so that daily production requirements are met. Responsible for
scheduling, tracking attendance, and reviewing and approving time
off for their direct reports. Responsible for work effort and
appraisal of personnel. Supervises and coordinates the activities
of workers engaged in processing and/or the development of a
product or a service. Maintains inventory records. Requisitions
ingredients and/or supplies as necessary to meet delivery
schedules. Evaluates materials and products to maintain
organizational standards. Confers with other supervisors to
coordinate activities between departments. Manages and utilizes
various production reports. Reviews daily production against
customer requirements. Interprets, understands, and manages reports
within responsible area such as throughput, yield, etc. Meets
production requirements while maintaining appropriate line speeds
and efficiency ensuring quality products. Accomplishes all
paperwork in accordance with established time frames or record
keeping requirements. Emphases a safe work environment. Promotes a
safe work environment as well as meets safety requirements
complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons,
OSHA, and various government agencies concerning safety,
environment, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and
any related items. Creates a continuous improvement culture.
Fosters a continuous improvement culture for direct reports.
Ensures operations are being performed appropriately in order to
improve processes and to continually find ways to drive out waste.
Applies LEAN concepts and procedures to the day-to-day production
operations. Accomplishes quality performance which meets or exceeds
all line, department, facility, company, and USDA/FDA guidelines or
grading process for a total quality program and customer relations.
Communicates at all levels in order to meet production
expectations. Collaborates with the functional areas of operations
such as Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance,
Finance, Shipping and others. Communicates at all levels to
maximize processing of the highest quality product at the lowest
cost possible. Manages employees. Directs and supervises employees'
work activities and monitors work performance. Collaborates with
Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates.
Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance
improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors
work performance and recommends compensation decisions based on
guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain a
favorable working relationship with all employees. Promotes a
cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate
positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement.
Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer.
Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates
with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person,
and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large
groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in
a manufacturing environment and surrounding property. Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by facility. Travel: May
travel to other local facilities. Technical Experience: Willingness
to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction required.
Must be able to read and write English. Knowledge of raw materials,
production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques
for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in
strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource management,
leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of
people and resources. Must be familiar with computers and be
proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Industry Experience:
Preferred experience within a food processing organization. Minimum
Education: Bachelor's Degree or 4 years related work experience
with a minimum of 1 year experience in a leading role included in
the 4 years related work experience. Preferred Education: N/A
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