Milne Fruit Products is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Production Supervisor. The Production Supervisor directs and coordinates the production of maximum quality products at a pre-scheduled volume with maximum efficiency through the effective assignment, monitoring, and management of hourly production, blending and freezer employees.
This position will work in coordination with the current Production Supervisor andwill alternate day and swing shifts with some graveyard hours. Salary DOQ.
This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing company that values its workforce and has a 50 year track record of excellence. We are seeking a team player with a desire to work hard and grow in this position. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• industry experience and a technical knowledge of fruit product production;
• demonstrated supervisory skills;
• ability to successfully manage employees in a union environment
Minimum Qualifications:
• BS/BA from an accredited college or university with major course work in Food Science, Science, Bacteriology or closely related field.
• Three years experience in production and increasingly responsible supervisory positions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of supervision and training.
• Technical knowledge of fruit product production.
• PC-based computing experience (word processing-Word, spreadsheet-Excel, email-Outlook).
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted for the above requirements.
Milne Fruit Products processes a wide variety of raw fruits such as grapes, cranberries and other fruits into 100% natural and pure fruit juice concentrates, concentrated fruit purees, custom blends, and pre-mixes.
We are one of the larger fruit processing facilities in the Pacific Northwest, with a customer base across the U.S. and abroad. The commitment of our employees to the highest standard in processing has given MFP an industry-wide reputation for excellence and high quality products.
This is a full-time position located in downtown Prosser, WA and includes a full benefit and paid leave package. Salary is DOQ. Submit cover letter, resume, and application. **A completed and signed Milne application must be submitted.** Application form and job description may be found at Resumes submitted without an application will not be considered. A pre-employment drug screen, background check and reference check will be completed before final hire.
Application review begins Monday, October 8th. Position open until filled. No phone calls. Submit to Dana Mortimer, HR Manager, 804 Bennett Ave, Prosser, WA 99350. 509-786-9617 (fax) EOE.