Penn State Job Catalog

The Creamery Production Supervisor oversees production and associated operational activities of the Berkey Creamery production facility; serves as the production supervisor of the dairy processing plant, coordinating activities related to production, sanitation, warehousing, distribution, etc.; supports the educational, manufacturing, sales, distribution, and warehousing functions of the Creamery.

• Serve as production supervisor for the Berkey Creamery, overseeing all aspects of production and distribution, as well as activities associated with operating the dairy plant
• Develop, implement, and manage processes and systems related to the manufacturing plant
• Comply with and enforce applicable food safety regulations, as well as all local and state regulatory requirements
• Oversee sanitation and coordinate maintenance needs of the of facility; create and maintain a master sanitation and maintenance schedule/program
• Supervise inventory control efforts including routine counting and reporting of ingredients, packaging, and finished goods
• Oversee shipping, distribution, and receiving efforts for the facility as related to plant operations; manage delivery truck fleet
• Manage storage facilities including cleanliness and organization for optimized efficiency and compliance with food safety regulations
• Collaborate with applicable University offices in the development and maintenance of the personnel safety program
• Track, monitor, analyze, and report production data to ensure manufacturing objectives are being met
• Prepare reports and provide summaries related to production activities
• Lead, direct, hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, and evaluate employees; recommend, plan, and coordinate professional development opportunities; adhere to Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions; participate in hearings/proceedings

Level:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00