Lead Food Production Supervisor – Safety & Efficiency

Post Holdings, Inc.; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team in manufacturing and sanitation tasks.

The role emphasizes planning, directing, and coordinating work to meet safety, quality, and cost standards while developing staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include safeguarding a safe workplace, maintaining product quality, and driving continuous improvement with data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• 2–3 years supervisory experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops team members to ensure safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Ensures compliance with Safety, Food Safety, and GMP requirements.
• Maintains accurate records and reports on operational metrics.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives and cost control.
• Communicates with management about issues, costs and production status.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Prioritization

Multitasking

Overtime availability

Bilingual

Report writing

Presentations

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Tech systems literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team in manufacturing and sanitation tasks.

The role emphasizes planning, directing, and coordinating work to meet safety, quality, and cost standards while developing staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include safeguarding a safe workplace, maintaining product quality, and driving continuous improvement with data analysis.