Manufacturing Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Company: Land O'Lakes
Location: Statesville
Posted on: March 31, 2026

Job Description:

Manufacturing 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. As a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for day-to-day shift operations at our Purina Animal Nutrition Statesville Plant for production activities including the leadership, direction and development of our plant employees on second shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) 5-days a week operation. You will contribute to the maintenance and ongoing development of safety, production, service, quality, inventory control standards and employee development for the site. You will maintain effective business relationships with local sales team members, customer service, warehouse team members, and manufacturing plant leadership as well as corporate shared services business partners. Additional manufacturing supervisor job duties: - Accomplishes production objectives by training coaching, and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning and insuring that employees are adhering to policies and procedures. - Meeting production operational standards by reviewing and executing daily strategic plans for: safety, production, quality, and customer-service standards. - Must be capable of resolving problems and identifying production operational improvements. - Responsible for shift shipping and receiving schedules. - Maintains inventory by conducting physical counts; reconciling variances and inputting correct data while ensuring that all Purina inventory management processes are followed. - Maintains plant organization and housekeeping standards. - Secures plant at the end of shift by following plant shutdown procedures. - Accomplishes plant and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Experience/Education Required: - Bachelor’s Degree and 1 years leadership experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of leadership experience - Candidates in the rotational Land O' Lakes programs (TAP/MMT/DMT) will be considered Competencies/Skills Required: - Integrity, safety - Mobilizing talent - Computer aptitude and a working knowledge of supply chain processes including transportation - Inventory management - Plant operations management - Safety - Security and quality standards and regulation Preferred Experience: - Basic understanding of Federal/State/Local OSHA and transportation requirements - Establish and maintain collaborative relationships across all levels of departments in order to implement strategic solutions - Foster and reinforce a positive, collaborative environment that respects and values diversity Preferred Competencies & Other Skills: - Experience and proficiency with a timekeeping systems - Maintain & continuously improve cost-efficiency and facility performance - Experience with SAP Systems is highly preferred 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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