What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at AgSource?
Job Description
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
AgSource is looking for a hands-on Supervisor that understands production and receiving processes within a plant / manufacturing setting. This role will provide the opportunity to lead a small team of full-time employees as well as seasonal staff during our busy months (October-January). We are seeking a leader with mechanical aptitude and a willingness to get their hands dirty...we conduct soil sample testing, so this is a given! We need someone to identify areas of opportunity in our SOP's and make recommendations that not only keep us in compliance with USDA regulations but also help our employees enjoy their jobs!
This role will require onsite presence at our Lincoln, NE location. If you are not located in / around Lincoln, NE, you must be open to relocation.
JOB SUMMARY
The role of the Production Supervisor is to plan, direct and coordinate activities relating to laboratory production such as sample entry, daily production schedule and provide services relating to general building support. This position will also manage, monitor and maintain sample quarantine processes and meet USDA audit criteria.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide positive communication with laboratory staff on daily production load.
- Train Laboratory Associates on current quarantine procedures.
- Provide direction, coaching and leadership to designated staff to ensure timely, and accurate sample turnaround to our customers.
- Foster a team-based and collaborative environment.
- Interview, hire and schedule personnel to adequately staff the designated positions.
- Assist the Site Manager with evaluating, planning and scheduling seasonal temporary staffing needs.
- Maintain up-to-date job descriptions and conduct employee coaching sessions.
- Conduct performance evaluations in a timely manner in accordance with the performance review process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Paperwork that is unclear as to what testing the client is requesting.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
About Us
For the past 60 years we at AgSource have woken up each day to support those that never stop feeding the world - and we have no plans to quit. In 1959, AgSource was formed to serve Wisconsin dairy farmers. What began as a regional, dairy records processing cooperative has now grown into the AgSource of today - serving industries that span the entire agricultural ecosystem.
From cutting-edge soil, plant tissue and water testing, to agronomic consulting and full-service DHI testing, AgSource is at its core, a source of truth.
One test at a time, we help our clients make the best decisions - always grounded in data.
AgSource has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include AgSource, Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS, with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 26 operating companies in 15 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.
