Production Supervisor

About the role

The Production Supervisor provides leadership and direction to production associates to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role is responsible for executing production action plans, resolving systemic issues through corrective actions, and supporting day-to-day line operations to meet quality, service, and cost objectives.

The Supervisor plays a key role in fostering a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture on the production floor by coaching employees, facilitating CI tool use, and promoting standard processes. Through strong leadership and team-based problem-solving, the Supervisor works to enhance line stability, reliability, and associate capability while driving results through disciplined execution.

• Employee Type: Full time
• Location: WI Kenosha
• Job Type: Production Operations
• Job Posting Title: Production Supervisor

About the role

Schedule: 2-2-3 schedule, working 6pm to 6:30am

Work Location: 6819 77th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications

$73,000 - $108,900 annually with additional bonus potential

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for assigned production lines by supervising employees through effective onboarding, communication of job expectations, training, coaching, and performance feedback. Actively engage employees in personal and professional development opportunities.
• Communicate all necessary operational, staffing, and performance information to team members and incoming shift supervisors to ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Execute departmental action plans and implement corrective actions that address root causes and deliver sustainable solutions
• Meet production operational standards by implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer service requirements using MOS, the company's continuous improvement system.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve production issues while proactively driving process improvements.
• Foster a collaborative and cooperative work environment within the department and across cross-functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, cost control, and customer service.
• Ensure production priorities are met by adhering to weekly production schedules and managing daily operational requirements.
• Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, monitoring workflow, establishing priorities, revising schedules as needed, and resolving operational challenges.
• Accurately complete payroll and related administrative requirements in a timely manner.
• Track and record production results by completing daily shift production reports and calculating performance in alignment with TMOS standard work.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Ensure departmental work practices comply with food safety standards, employee safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Communicate regularly with peers and cross-functional partners; actively participate in problem-solving efforts and project-based teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Requires sound supervisory and organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish established goals through the efforts of others by motivating, fostering teamwork, resolving conflict, coaching, safety management, production planning and manufacturing control planning.
• SAP or manufacturing tracking systems or similar software highly preferred.
• Strong Office 365 experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes related to the food or beverage industry.
• Strong problem solving and follow-up skills
• Experience leading small projects. i.e. project management
• Results driven with high personal ownership

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to perform the following: standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required, Associates' degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication written/verbal is required