Factory Production Lead: Team Coach & Quality Focus

Ventura Foods; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & V

Vision – coverage starting day 1

Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Ventura Foods seeks a Production Supervisor for the Waukesha facility to oversee shift operations, focusing on production goals, quality, safety, and people leadership. You will coach employees, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with management to sustain plant performance and costs.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, floor engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver results each shift.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years frontline supervisor in manufacturing.
• GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation knowledge helpful.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow to meet production goals and quality targets.
• Monitor production on the floor and engage with the team; escalate issues as needed.
• Plan, organize, and delegate work to meet schedules and improve OEE.
• Handle interviewing, scheduling, safety reporting, and Kronos entries.
• Ensure product specifications are met and address quality issues through training.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and provide shift handover details.
• Attend meetings and communicate shifts effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Coaching

Problem solving

Motivation

Tools

RedZone

Kronos

Job description

Ventura Foods seeks a Production Supervisor for the Waukesha facility to oversee shift operations, focusing on production goals, quality, safety, and people leadership. You will coach employees, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with management to sustain plant performance and costs.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, floor engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver results each shift.