Assistant Production Supervisor

Freshpack; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshpack is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor to lead floor activities, ensure quality, and drive efficiency in a fast-growing cheese packaging operation. You will coordinate with foremen, monitor data, and support continuous improvement across shifts.

The role emphasizes bilingual (Spanish/English) communication, strong leadership, and hands-on problem solving to maintain productivity and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Comfortable using computers for email, inventory, and manufacturing transactions.
• Strong leadership and accountability for team performance.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and understand basic machinery/processes.
• Willingness to train and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee floor operations to ensure quality and productivity.
• Coordinate with foremen to address schedule challenges and improve efficiency.
• Collect and report data accurately; monitor KPIs.
• Identify shortages and communicate solutions to keep workflow uninterrupted.
• Support new item launches and product improvements with the team.
• Back up Production Superintendent as needed.
• Handle office tasks like KPI reconciliation and attendance verification.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Leadership

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Team training

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Inventory software

Job description

Description

Ready to lead and make an impact? Join Freshpack as an Assistant Production Supervisor and help drive quality, efficiency, and innovation in a fast-growing company!

Freshpack is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor. The Junior Superintendent plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of the production schedule by overseeing the allocation of qualified personnel, effectively communicating shortages, and maintaining high standards of productivity and quality.

About Freshpack: Freshpack is an industry leader in custom cheese packaging, with products available nationwide in major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has expanded from 15 to 290+ employees, and we're positioned for substantial growth in the next 3-5 years. Join us to help transform project management in our organization as we continue to grow.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Floor Presence (80%)

• Conduct routine walkthroughs to assess quality and productivity across different areas.
• Collaborate with Production Foremen to address schedule challenges and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting.
• Proactively identify and resolve shortages, ensuring uninterrupted workflow.
• Coordinate trails, product improvements, and new item launches, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, including foremen and machine operators, to troubleshoot issues and optimize efficiency.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality assurance, regularly inspecting products to uphold standards.
• Identify inefficiencies in plant operations and develop corrective action plans, communicating progress effectively.
• Serve as back-up to the Production Superintendent.

2. Office Work (20%)

• Assist in weekly reconciliation and optimization of plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Verify time and attendance records to maintain workforce accountability.
• Ensure effective communication of shortages and proactive resolution strategies.
• Uphold team accountabilities and enforce policies to maintain operational integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

3. Tools

• Weekly grading and distribution of KPIs for incentivizing performance.
• Safety Culture, which is the training and auditing software Freshpack utilizes.
• Leverage various computerized reports for tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement.
• Utilize communication tools such as Microsoft Teams and Outlook for escalating issues.
• Utilize stationary and display space for effective communication and information sharing.

Shift

• Day Shift - 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs and 5:00am-4:30pm Friday

Requirements

Requirements

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Comfortable using computers for email communication, basic inventory management, and manufacturing transactions.
• Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and basic understanding of machinery and processes.
• Willingness to learn and train team members on policies and procedures.
• Positive attitude with a focus on fostering supportive and productive work culture.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of making tough decisions and holding team members accountable.