Production Supervisor

Darigold · Caldwell, ID

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Level: Supervisor
Team: Production
Degree: Preferred
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Darigold (food & beverage) in Caldwell, ID.

They ask for: degree preferred
Tools it names: Root cause, FDA / GMP, PLC, EHS / safety
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Idaho: typical posted base $72k–$110k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 12 production supervisor openings in Idaho, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live production postings in Idaho.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 91%
Lean 45%
✓ FDA / GMP 36%
✓ EHS / safety 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Root cause, PLC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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What You Will Do

◆Provide leadership and supervision for the assigned production shift and associated personnel. Effectively motivate, train and communicate with their assigned shift teams to ensure superior levels of safety, reliability, sanitation and quality. Ensure individual and team levels of performance meet or exceed goals and expectations. Supervises, coordinates, and monitors activities of workers engaged in processing and production.
◆Mobilize plant personnel to facilitate the achievement of plant objectives
◆Ensures all compliance training is fully accomplished by all associates
◆Formulates, monitors, and tracks schedule and individual employee adherence to the schedule and resolves any attendance issues
◆Ensures that the timekeeping is accurate, up-to-date, and appropriately supported with review notes. Monitors/controls PTO & OT
◆Direct operations in receiving, sampling, quality measures, processing, handling, and packaging as well as inventory management and control
◆Proactively identify problems before issues occur and take correct course of action
◆Inspect all machinery in assigned work arena to ensure compliance with OSHA and HACCP standards
◆Perform daily checks, document, reconcile, and report to ensure the highest quality of product is produced and tracked

requirements

✓Fluent in Continuous Improvement Processes such as Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process applications, and Standardized Procedural Development; ability to identify, assess, and develop department and process improvement projects and present financial justification
✓Ability to perform daily checks and reports to ensure quality and production goals are met. Must be able to monitor and inspect product and equipment
✓Ability and experience working with groups of individuals with varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds

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Darigold is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Supervisor to join the leadership team at our Caldwell plant. The Production Supervisor will possess the desire and ability to provide leadership and supervisory coordination in all aspects of production. This leader will be a hands-on partner in the Operations Division. The Production Supervisor maintains a high level of productivity and continuous improvement with their assigned shift in the areas of safety, reliability, cost savings, team building and personnel management.

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume, and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

What You Will Bring

•Dairy manufacturing experience is required. Experience in the processing of fluid milk products is highly desirable
•A Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business or related field preferred. Industry experience would be considered in the absence of a degree
•Ability to analytically and systemically troubleshoot manufacturing processes and issues; ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical applications in food and/or dairy processing
•Ability to work in a team environment (as well as independently)
•Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and a self-starter
•Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Computer literate in PC based applications including Microsoft Office Suite, 11i, Oracle, EAM, and familiarity with PLC based process controls
•Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes. Ability to apply GMP procedures and practices to the system and ensure conformance
•Must be able to obtain and/or maintain certifications in Receiving, Antibiotic Testing, CHARM testing and any other regulatory agency

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

•401k with competitive employer matching
•Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
•Employer paid life & disability coverage
•Paid time off and paid holidays
•8 weeks paid parental leave
•Education assistance
•Employee assistance program

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