Lead Production Supervisor - Soup, Sauce & Broth Ops

NaturPak; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NaturPak in Janesville, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead front-line manufacturing operations on the assigned shift. You will supervise hourly production associates on mixing, filling, and packaging soups, sauces, and broths, ensuring safety and adherence to FDA/USDA food safety standards.

You will partner with the Production Manager to drive quality, throughput, and continuous improvement, coach and onboard team members, monitor line performance, and support LEAN initiatives to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Soup, broth, sauce, or liquid food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, HACCP principles, and FDA/USDA food safety requirements.
• Proven ability to lead diverse hourly teams and provide clear direction.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities on a shift.
• English proficiency; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct hourly production associates across all mixing, filling, and packaging lines on the assigned shift.
• Ensure daily production schedules are met by coordinating crew assignments, ingredient staging, and equipment readiness at shift start.
• Monitor line performance, throughput, yield, and waste; address downtime promptly.
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and OSHA requirements; conduct daily floor inspections.
• Complete accurate batch records, production logs, and shift reports; communicate variances to the Production Manager.
• Coach, train, and onboard new associates; identify skill gaps and develop action plans.
• Support LEAN and continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste and improve efficiency and costs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean/continuous improvement

Communication skills

cGMP/HACCP knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office/ERP/MES familiarity

Tools

ERP/MES experience

Job description

NaturPak in Janesville, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead front-line manufacturing operations on the assigned shift. You will supervise hourly production associates on mixing, filling, and packaging soups, sauces, and broths, ensuring safety and adherence to FDA/USDA food safety standards.

You will partner with the Production Manager to drive quality, throughput, and continuous improvement, coach and onboard team members, monitor line performance, and support LEAN initiatives to