1st Shift Dairy Production Leader — Safety & Quality

Ornua; Hilbert (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ornua is seeking a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) in Hilbert, WI to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and coach a high‑performing team in a regulated dairy environment.

You will manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance, ensuring compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and SOPs while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to meet production goals and maintain product quality.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of manufacturing experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze data, prioritize multiple tasks, and make sound business decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production and/or packaging operations to achieve safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Lead people management activities, including staffing, scheduling, attendance management, performance evaluations, coaching, recognition, corrective action, and policy administration.
• Train, develop, and support employees while ensuring compliance with safety practices, GMPs, SOPs, and other operational requirements.
• Execute production schedules and ensure accurate batch preparation, product labeling, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and other cross-functional departments to ensure materials, resources, and equipment are available to meet production requirements.
• Ensure equipment readiness, product changeovers, sanitation preparation, and other operational activities are completed to support efficient production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational, personnel, and equipment issues in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other support teams.
• Implement and maintain food safety and quality programs, including HACCP and regulatory requirements, while ensuring accurate documentation and recordkeeping.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Data analysis

Education

Associate’s degree in Manufacturing/Operations/Engineering

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Ornua is seeking a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) in Hilbert, WI to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and coach a high‑performing team in a regulated dairy environment.

You will manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance, ensuring compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and SOPs while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to meet production goals and maintain product quality.