Dalton Ag is a brand forged in America’s heartland and proud to be the premier fertilizer application equipment manufacturer since 1996. The Production Supervisor organizes resources, streamlines processes and facilitates communication to measure efficient day-to-day operations supporting overall company success through coordination and optimization. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover all or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and support production team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment
• Increase the efficiency  of existing processes and procedures to enhance Dalton Ag’s internal capacity
• Ensure operational  activities remain on time and within budget
• Organize and oversee the work and schedules of departmental supervisors
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage data collection for the updating of metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service
• Computer skills with ability to navigate proprietary  software. Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Ensures organized, clean and injury free working environment
• Diligence in good housekeeping processes within manufacturing  areas as well as exterior building and grounds
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees,  customers, industry, and community

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Thorough understanding  of practices, theories, and policies to achieve operational efficiency
• Strong problem-solving  skills
• Superior verbal and  written communication skills
• Superior managerial and  diplomacy skills
• Proficient in Microsoft  Office Suite or related software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and critical thinking skills

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma  required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3 years manufacturing  experience

Work environment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Outside work required, ability to function in all  elements of weather
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection are required in all manufacturing areas
• Other PPE as required