Production Supervisor

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States.  Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

 

 

Production Supervisor

 

Seneca Foods in Oakfield, WI is currently seeking a production supervisor to join our team.  Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and much more!  Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

 

The Production Supervisor will supervise, lead and coordinate the activities of a Production Department or function to achieve company goals. Complete daily production requirements in a cost-effective manner which meet or exceed all Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice and Employee Safety expectations.  Adequately train and instruct others within the assigned department.

 

Wages are flexible, between $65,000 - $80,000 depending on skill level and experience.

Salary position.

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise all processes to produce products that meet specifications
• Ensure the Safety of all employees.
• Meet production costs that are equal to or less than standard.
• Encourage and promote teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Train all employees to complete their job in a safe and efficient manner.
• Make decisions regarding product quality, employee relations and equipment breakdowns.
• Assist in developing plant budgets and daily production plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training.
• Certified or able to become certified in Better Process Control School, Thermal Processing and Container Closure.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during production season, which may require working different shifts and weekends. This position is a second shift position (processing time July-October. The remaining months are first shift work. 
• Must have good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong maintenance skills
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally