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
Job Description: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
