3rd Shift Supervisor - Hager

Johnsonville, LLC.; Town of New Denmark (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid short-term disability

Life insurance policies

Job summary

Johnsonville, LLC. in New Denmark, WI, is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage production activities and ensure compliance with safety and food standards. This role involves leading teams, conducting daily performance meetings, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory experience, a diploma or GED, and familiarity with USDA requirements. Applicants should have effective communication and problem-solving skills, and will enjoy comprehensive benefits including 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Supervisory management experience is preferred.
• Experience in USDA-regulated food manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all production activities and shift personnel.
• Conduct daily meetings to communicate performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and food safety requirements.
• Serve as an active Safety Committee member.
• Maintain production records and report results daily.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Mathematical skills

Problem solving skills

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Business

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Sage financial software

Job description

We are a leading manufacturer of premium ready-to-eat sausages and hot dogs, founded in 2004 by the Salm brothers. Over 1,000 partners operate across two production plants in Denmark, WI. After Johnsonville acquired Salm Partners in 2023, we continue to grow the industry. Join us and grow with us.

Position Overview

Production Supervisor reports to the shift managers and acts as supervisor for team(s) assigned to them. This leadership role directs and coordinates all production and sanitation activities, supervising the Team Leader, Operators, Production Workers assigned to the area of responsibility. It ensures shift compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, GMP, SQF, and USDA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all production activities and shift personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Conduct daily meetings at the start of each shift to ensure expected performance results measured by agreed-upon metrics and standards and pertinent production information is disseminated effectively to all shift personnel and in a timely manner.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all Salm Partners and USDA sanitation and food safety requirements.
• Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Manage production team on a daily basis including staffing, scheduling, absenteeism, approval of time cards and time off requests, contract partner needs, as well as other daily business needs of the department.
• Maintain production records and report shift results daily.
• Collaborate with support teams and other departments to optimize production and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with established policies and applicable law, including trainings, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining; and addressing and resolving problems. Seeks methods and measures to improve the work environment for the production partners.

Education

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is normally required; a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Business is preferred.

Experience

Supervisory management or related field experience is preferred. Prior supervisory or leadership experience and previous work experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Skills

Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Communication Skills Must possess highly effective interpersonal communication skills, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, as well as performance reviews. Must also have the ability to speak effectively before small groups, listen well, and create an environment of open communication and collaborative problem solving.

Computer Skills Must possess basic computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Previous experience with Sage financial software or related integrated ERP manufacturing software systems is strongly preferred.

Mathematical Skills Must possess strong math skills, with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must also possess the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and to create and interpret bar graphs and data charts.

Reasoning Ability Must possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, and the ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required. Previous experience applying Root Cause Problem Solving methods is strongly preferred.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, you are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and caustic chemicals. The work environment ranges from 35 F to 100 F. The area is wet and slippery most times, and noise level is usually loud. Partners are required to use personal protection equipment (PPE) at all times on the production floor. Gloves, goggles, rain suits, and rubber boots may be required at different times in the course of the work being performed.

Other Requirements

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, you are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Occasionally you will use your hands for fine manipulation and may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Benefits and Compensation

Full-time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well-being and future. This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA). Salm also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies. Full-time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Salm Partners is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

At Salm, we're committed to being a good partner in our co-manufacturer relationships and in our community. That's why we call our employees "Partners".

When you work for Salm Partners, we work with you to create an avenue of growth for your career.