Freeze Dry Supervisor

Company Description:

Instinct® is a rapidly growing, family-owned marketer and manufacturer of science based 100% natural pet food for dogs and cats. Instinct® is the Raw Brand, with a mission to get more raw nutrition into every bowl of dogs and cats, for proven healthier and happier long lives. Our company mission is to Empower people to transform the lives of pets. We are committed to hiring and developing a team of passionate, performance-oriented professionals who live by our 4 values of championing raw, empowered to make a difference, collaborating as one team, and striving for excellence through continuous learning and improvement. Our home office is located in St. Louis, Missouri with our Center of Excellence Raw Food kitchens in Lincoln, Nebraska. Instinct® is part of the family-owned group, Agrolimen, who owns leading pet food and human food businesses in the US, China, Europe, and Africa.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the day to day activities of plant operations following production schedule, raw material flow through processing and plant operations. The FD Supervisor will be responsible for managing the range within cost goals and producing adequate quantities to fulfill our customer's demands with a motivated and engaged team. This position is also responsible for making sure standard yields and standard lbs. per hour are met on each production work order. The FD Supervisor will be required to make sure that the workforce is trained properly and is trained to work safely. Primary Job Responsibilities Daily management of Freeze Dry, Freeze Dry Packaging and other operations Consistently manage daily production operations to ensure manufacturing protocols, product specifications, quality guidelines, and safety standards are maintained Maintain excellent communication with other supervisors as well as the Freeze Dry Manager to ensure ongoing changes and problems are addressed and resolved Responsible for assisting Freeze Dry Manager in maintaining proper staffing to support current and future production demands Key resource for making sure all daily paperwork is completed without error and submitted to the appropriate person or department in a timely manner Responsible for monitoring and reporting on variances regarding production operations Responsible for maintaining and developing talent

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs Frequent squatting, kneeling, stooping, and bending

Personal Attributes High Values:

integrity (do the right thing), encourager, courteous, respectful and trustworthy Team player: work effectively across all levels and departments, cover responsibilities of others, and work holidays/weekends as needed Highly driven: self-motivated, work with urgency, assertive and drive action Organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple things at once Effective verbal and written communicator Ability to deal with ambiguity and limited information Ability to remain calm in stressful and conflict situations Able to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities (process, data) and come up with creative solutions Champion and embrace change

Skills and Technical Expertise:

Highly developed project management skills. Basic understanding of accounting and financial statements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project, spreadsheets, Outlook. Technical knowledge of process, equipment, controls and products. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of team building. Driving Continuous Improvement Food safety and quality knowledge (Knowing what you can do to assure safe, high-quality food) Comprehensive knowledge of Food and Drug laws, OSHA requirements Preferred Experience Experience in a manufacturing environment Bachelor's degree or equivalent in technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage 5 years' experience in a supervisor role Experience working in quality Experience working in safety

Travel Requirements:

May require occasional travel for corporate training and/or events. Our Instinct is to

CHAMPION

Diversity At Instinct, we are as passionate about our people as we are about the pets we call family. We are committed to inclusion, empowerment, and respect. We believe that just like our pets, what sets us apart unleashes our greatest strengths. We thrive on the ability to not only empower people to transform the lives of pets through raw nutrition, but also to empower each other to inspire a culture that celebrates our differences. Our unique approach to pet food is what makes us who we are as a company, and our individual identities are what makes us a successful, innovative, authentic team.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Manufacturing:

4 years (Preferred)

Supervising:

5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person