Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Valent BioSciences LLC is a global leader in the research, development, and production of biorational products that support agriculture, public health, and forestry. With over 60 years of experience, our innovative solutions are used in sustainable practices across more than 95 countries. Our mission is to enhance plant quality, productivity, and long-term sustainability. Valent BioSciences is also the parent company of Mycorrhizal Applications LLC, the industry’s leading supplier of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi-based products.

Mycorrhizal Applications (MA) is at the forefront of microbial-based technologies that help growers and land stewards improve soil health and plant performance. As the world’s leading producer of mycorrhizal soil inoculants, MA provides science-backed, sustainable solutions to the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and forestry industries. To meet growing global demand, Valent BioSciences and MA are expanding operations to White City, Oregon , with a brand-new, first-of-its-kind facility dedicated to the production of mycorrhizal fungi. This expansion represents an exciting opportunity to join a company committed to innovation, environmental stewardship, and the future of sustainable agriculture.

General Description :

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations and supervising production staff to ensure a safe work environment and efficient manufacturing processes. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, supporting employee development, and driving operational excellence.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure efficient, high-quality output.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Hire, onboard, train, and manage production employees.
• Assign tasks and manage daily workflows for production personnel.
• Provide timely, constructive performance feedback and recognition.
• Support employee development through coaching and goal-setting.
• Develop and maintain work schedules to meet operational demands.
• Maintain working knowledge of all production processes and equipment.
• Ensure products are properly identified, weighed, and stored according to procedures.
• Troubleshoot production line issues and coordinate with maintenance as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Verify all documentation and production records are completed accurately and approved appropriately.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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What We Offer :

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all eligible full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more!

We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's what drives us : Valent North America LLC has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our culture since the company’s founding. Today, it remains at the forefront of everything we do.