Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Company: Land O'Lakes
Location: Inver Grove Heights
Posted on: March 31, 2026

Job Description:

Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor will be coordinating production, packing, ingredient processing, taking the forefront in safety and quality, employee engagement and coaching and compliance with regulatory needs. They will lead our safety and environmental programs. Continuous improvement is always our goal so you must be energized by making things better through projects and your daily work. Responsibilities: - Provides leadership for off shift production, guidance, and supervision to hourly employees by directly supervising and coordinating the activities of employees. This includes production, housekeeping, quality control and distribution to ensure safety, production, quality, and cost standards are met. This position has hourly direct reports. Upholds and demonstrates the Land O’Lakes core values. - Effectively interacts with all employees to optimize efficiencies and meet plant objectives. Works closely with all members of management staff to ensure that the highest quality products meet scheduled commitments in a safe/efficient manner at the lowest possible cost. All other duties as assigned. - Exhibit Courage, Innovation, Decisiveness, Ownership, and Collaboration on a day to day basis to achieve safety, quality, and service goals. - Influence and Inspire our team members in a positive manner. Required Experience/Education: - High School Diploma/GED - 3 years of increasing responsibility in feed/ food manufacturing environment, including supervisory accountability. - Candidates in the rotational Land O' Lakes programs (TAP/MMT/DMT) will be considered - Solid organization skills and detail orientation skills - Capacity for consistently meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects - Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and data entry - Demonstrated effective communication skills - written and verbal; - Proven ability to coach, decision making, facilitates change, managing conflict; and ability to align performance with success. - Communication, Decision Making, Safety Awareness, Quality Orientation, Technical / Professional Knowledge, Customer Focus, Time Management, Computer skills. - Passion for continuous improvement. Driven to rally a team around a common goal in order to succeed and service the business. Preferred Experience/Education: - Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain or related field - Advanced Safety training, HACCP training/certifications - SAP experience. Hours: 2nd Shift; Mon - Fri: 12:30 - 10:00 pm. potential weekends Salary: $70,800 - $106,200 In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.

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