Dairy Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Ornua Co-operative Limited; Hilbert (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ornua Co-operative Limited in Hilbert, Wisconsin is seeking a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) to lead daily manufacturing operations of a dairy facility. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement while ensuring regulatory compliance and the execution of production schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of manufacturing leadership, HACCP/GMP knowledge, strong communication skills, and experience with data analysis and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in manufacturing/ops related field (required).
• 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 in English; able to train and document information.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

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 meet production requirements.
• Ensure equipment readiness, changeovers, sanitation preparation, and other operational activities are completed to support efficient production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other support teams.
• Implement and maintain food safety and quality programs, including HACCP and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards (WDA, FDA, USDA).
• Promote a culture of food safety, quality, and workplace safety by identifying and addressing risks and non-conformances.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, waste reduction, and engagement.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive accountability to achieve goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

GMPs & HACCP knowledge

English communication

US work authorization

Spanish beneficial

Education

Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Ornua Co-operative Limited in Hilbert, Wisconsin is seeking a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) to lead daily manufacturing operations of a dairy facility. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement while ensuring regulatory compliance and the execution of production schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of manufacturing leadership, HACCP/GMP knowledge, strong communication skills, and experience with data analysis and Microsoft Office.