Production Supervisor

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a high‐speed food production plant, managing 50‑100 associates. They enforce Lean manufacturing principles, drive continuous improvement, and maintain stringent health, safety, and food safety standards.

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

• 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 incidents. Report accidents, investigate root causes, and develop 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 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.

• 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.
• Communicate with external employment agencies to ensure adequate staffing each day.
• Follow‑up on employee requests (e.g., employment letters, pay‑stub reviews).
• Monitor and approve employee hours worked in the timekeeper.

• 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.

• 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.