Developmental Production Supervisor

Company: Land O'Lakes
Location: Spencer
Posted on: March 28, 2026

Job Description:

Developmental Production Supervisor As the Developmental Production Supervisor, you will play a vital role in overseeing and leading a group of skilled production workers while actively preparing for the future role of a supervisor. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the manufacturing team, meeting production targets, and maintaining product quality. This position is designed as a steppingstone for motivated individuals who aspire to grow into a supervisor role within the manufacturing department. Shift Info: This position requires working a variety of shifts in different manufacturing departments within the plant. Shifts rotate from week to week. Salary Range: $70,800 - $75,000. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of manufacturing personnel, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure a high level of productivity and quality. Production Management: Monitor and manage daily production schedules, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining product quality standards. Quality: Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure that products meet established quality specifications and perform inspections as necessary. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements, implementing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Safety: Enforce safety protocols, provide safety training, and ensure the team's adherence to safety regulations and guidelines. Problem Solving: Resolve operational and personnel issues, escalating complex problems to the Supervisor as necessary. Documentation: Maintain accurate production records, including shift reports, quality control data, and employee performance evaluations. Training and Development: Assist in the training and development of team members to enhance their skills and prepare them for potential leadership roles. Reporting: Prepare regular reports on team performance, highlighting key metrics, and areas for improvement. Supervisor Training: Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, learn and prepare for the responsibilities and duties of a Supervisor role. Required Experience/Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or relevant certifications in manufacturing or leadership is a plus. - 6 months production experience - Proven experience in manufacturing or a related field, with experience leading or in supervisory role, informal leader. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a team. - Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations. - Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to process improvement. - Willingness and potential for growth into a Supervisor role. Physical Requirements: - Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds. - Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to noise and machinery. 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.

Keywords: Land O'Lakes, Saint Louis Park , Developmental Production Supervisor, Manufacturing , Spencer, Minnesota