2nd Shift Food Production Supervisor — Lead & Improve

Ipm Foods; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipm Foods in Janesville, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift to lead front-line manufacturing operations on the shift at the Naturpak facility. You will oversee mixing, filling, and packaging of soups, sauces, and broths, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

Responsibilities include directing hourly teams, coordinating shift start activities, monitoring line performance, and driving continuous improvement through LEAN practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing environment.
• Soup, broth, sauce, or liquid food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, HACCP principles, and FDA/USDA food safety requirements.
• Proven ability to lead diverse hourly teams, hold individuals accountable, and foster a positive, safe work culture.
• Strong communication skills; ability to give clear direction and constructive feedback at all levels.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced shift environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ERP or MES experience a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct hourly production associates across all mixing, filling, and packaging lines on the assigned shift.
• Ensure daily production schedules are met by coordinating crew assignments, ingredient staging, and equipment readiness at shift start.
• Coach, train, and onboard new associates; identify skill gaps and recommend development actions.
• Support LEAN and continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower operating costs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food manufacturing

cGMPs

HACCP

Safety leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

ERP or MES

Job description

Ipm Foods in Janesville, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift to lead front-line manufacturing operations on the shift at the Naturpak facility. You will oversee mixing, filling, and packaging of soups, sauces, and broths, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

Responsibilities include directing hourly teams, coordinating shift start activities, monitoring line performance, and driving continuous improvement through LEAN practices.