Job Description

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a high-speed food production plant, including managing a team of 50-100 associates. This role ensures operational efficiency through the enforcement of Lean Manufacturing principles and drives continuous improvement initiatives. A strong focus on employee engagement and strict adherence to health, safety, and food safety standards is essential to maintaining high operational and quality benchmarks.

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Oak Creek, WI 53154 USA

Pay Range: $80,000 – $90,000 based on experience

• Eligible for 10% annual incentive bonus in December 2026

Schedule:

• 3rd Shift: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 PM – 7:00/7:30 AM; on Saturdays, shift is 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Shifts Available: 3rd Shift

Key Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

• Team Leadership & Employee Engagement:
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 50-100 associates, fostering a culture of total employee engagement.
• Health, Safety, & Food Safety Compliance:
• Ensure all health and safety OSHA regulations are followed, aiming for zero health and safety incidents. This includes proper accident/incident reports, identifying the root cause, and developing corrective actions.
• Guarantee strict adherence to food safety protocols, including GMP, SQF, HACCP, STATE, and FDA standards (training provided).
• Operational Coordination:
• Collaborate with line leads to ensure workflow efficiency and target achievement.
• Ensure alignment across teams (Production, QA, Maintenance, etc.) by clearly communicating goals and performance metrics.
• Equipment & Process Optimization:
• Optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by addressing bottlenecks and minimizing downtime.
• Implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Production & Quality Management:
• Responsible for output of production including yields, labor, and material costs.
• Responsible for product quality and training of employees on quality standards and procedures.
• Policy Enforcement:
• Enforcement of plant rules for production, hygiene, health and safety, and employee conduct.
• Learn, teach, exhibit, and enforce behaviors consistent with our Code of Conduct.
• Communication & Performance Management:
• Ensure open and effective communication. Communicate (lead by example) mission, vision, and values.
• Complete monthly performance reviews for new hires and internal moves for their 3-month evaluation periods.
• Provide performance management counseling and/or progressive discipline in a timely fashion when required.
• Procedural Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Process Controls.
• Maintain fair and consistent application of all company policies and procedures.

Day-to-Day Work:

• Monitor and manage production efficiency, ensuring targets for OEE, downtime reduction, and product quality are met or exceeded.
• Ensure consistent product flow by coordinating with other department leads and resolving operational/personnel challenges as they arise.
• Track production performance and safety incidents, report them, and initiate corrective actions.
• Develop associates through effective use of the Performance Management Process and Wage Reviews Program by constantly measuring performance of employees, overall shift, and of him/herself.
• Track employee vacation requests and follow-up with the Payroll Administrator on these requests.
• Communicate with external employment agencies to ensure adequate staffing each day.
• Follow-up on employee requests (i.e., for employment letters, paystub reviews, etc.).
• Monitor and approve employee hours worked in the timekeeper.

Occasional Work:

• Act as a mentor and coach, leading training sessions on Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Lead team huddles, training sessions, and skill development programs.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and process improvement initiatives to resolve systemic issues or implement improvements.

Value-Added Work:

• Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at waste reduction, process optimization, and value stream mapping, aligning with the plant’s 100% continuous improvement model.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance team on TPM initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and train operators on routine maintenance tasks.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools, including 5S and Kaizen, to improve overall plant performance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement.
• Reduction of machine downtime and food safety incidents.
• Health & Safety incident prevention.
• Improvement in product quality and reduction in waste.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Education: No specific educational background required, but familiarity with food production processes or engineering principles is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Strong proficiency in mathematical concepts and applications.
• Proficiency in English both in written and oral communication.
• Strong leadership and employee management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with individuals and in a group setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a diverse team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to proactively exercise judgment and use analytical skills to generate productive outcomes.
• Proven organizational, planning, and priority-setting skills.

Considered A Plus:

• ERP Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems is a strong asset but not mandatory.
• Bilingual English & Spanish a plus.
• Previous HACCP and first aid certifications a plus & you will be recertified with the company.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Must be willing/able to perform duties and responsibilities in a food manufacturing environment, adhering to all required food safety protocols.
• Safely work independently and around others by following all required site procedures.
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours when required.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to work in a normal bakery atmosphere and the situations it may expose such as loud noises, strong smells, and dust/flour.
• Able to hear; must be alerted to sounds of machinery malfunctions; hear alarms and emergency announcements.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

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