Position Overview

The Cooler Supervisor shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

The successful applicant will be responsible for the supervision of 15+ employees. As such, (s)he will ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and cleanliness of the crew. Will be responsible for counting loads of product to verify accuracy, completing paperwork, and reporting results to upper management daily. Will ensure proper rotation of all products in the cooler.

Key Responsibilities

The Cooler Supervisor shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Direct supervisory personnel in assigned areas and development of staff.
• Evaluate and propose improvements in production costing and quality.
• Enforce GMP’s and SOPs for all cooler positions.
• Provide leadership and direction during all cooler inspections from both regulatory and customer mandated inspections.
• Enlist outside support to meet operational needs as necessary.
• Manage personnel issues, attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions as necessary.

Required Qualifications 

• ·         High school diploma or equivalent.
• The applicant must be 18 years of age.[SB1] 

The following is preferred:

• Previous dairy plant experience
• Experience in management or supervision capacity

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, and profit and loss. 

Required Soft Skills:

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to plan and execute operational activities. 

Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.

Working Conditions

• Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment for extended periods up to an entire shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout the shift.
• May be required to wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in designated areas.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts.
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime, as needed.

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.

We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!

Our Mission:

• To produce dairy products of the highest quality
• To conduct our business with professional integrity
• To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers
• To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner
• To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families
• To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities

EEO Statement

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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