Lean Production Manager - 2nd Shift (Food Processing)

Brakebush Brothers, Inc; Town of Westfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. in Westfield, WI is seeking a Production Manager for the 2nd shift to lead the production team and drive Lean initiatives. The role reports to the Plant Manager and emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced food-processing environment.

The candidate will oversee supervisors, ensure GMP/HACCP compliance, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize yield and throughput while mentoring staff and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory experience in a food-processing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and HACCP.
• Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment and the ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.

Responsibilities

• Empowers supervisors and production team members to meet and exceed operational and quality standards.
• Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
• Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
• Participates in regular meetings with plant management to discuss production improvements and facilitates problem resolution related to production issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

LEAN / GMP knowledge

Production scheduling

Mathematical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

SAP experience

Education

Post-secondary degree in Food Science or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Infinity

Job description

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. in Westfield, WI is seeking a Production Manager for the 2nd shift to lead the production team and drive Lean initiatives. The role reports to the Plant Manager and emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced food-processing environment.

The candidate will oversee supervisors, ensure GMP/HACCP compliance, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize yield and throughput while mentoring staff and supporting continuous improvement efforts.