Manufacturing Manager

Sterling St James LLC; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in Cudahy, Wisconsin, seeks a Production Supervisor for 1st and 2nd shifts to guide production teams, meet targets, and ensure high quality standards. You will oversee the entire production process, track yields, and implement real-time adjustments while training and motivating staff for safety and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years’ experience, with experience leading teams and a background in food/beverage manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading others through training, coaching, or projects.
• Food or beverage manufacturing background preferred.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and problem-solving with solid math abilities.
• Motivate, train, and coach employees to peak performance in a positive team environment.
• Willing to work long hours, weekends, and in varying heat/cold conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections on the production floor to identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action.
• Lead safety audits, champion ergonomic initiatives, and ensure HACCP/USDA adherence.
• Maintain product quality by enforcing Food Safety/Quality plans and SOPs.
• Track and analyze production yields, efficiencies, and variances; work with Ops managers to improve workflows.
• Direct and guide hourly production employees toward safety, quality, and goals.
• Lead monthly line meetings and walk the floor daily.
• Analyze production metrics and suggest changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training & Coaching

Analytical & math abilities

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

2+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor - 1st & 2nd shifts

Location: Cudahy, Wisconsin

Salary: $65-75K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Production Supervisor: The Production Supervisor will guide and lead production employees during your shifts, ensuring production targets are met on time and to the highest quality standards. Responsible for leading the charge on the front lines. You’ll oversee the entire production process, from tracking yields to making real-time adjustments to keep things running smoothly. You’ll play a pivotal role in training, coaching, and motivating your team to achieve production goals while maintaining safety and quality.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:

• Perform daily inspections on the production floor to identify unsafe conditions and take immediate corrective action as needed.
• Lead safety audits, champion ergonomic initiatives, and ensure adherence to HACCP and USDA regulations.
• Maintain product quality by enforcing the Food Safety and Food Quality plans, training employees on safe operating procedures (including lock-out/tag-out), and ensuring tasks are performed according to product specifications.
• Track and analyze production yields, efficiencies, and variances, working with Operations Managers and Supervisors to improve workflows and equipment use to minimize downtime and reduce costs.
• Direct and provide guidance to hourly production employees, ensuring alignment on safety, quality, and production goals.
• Lead monthly line meetings and walk the production floor daily.
• Analyze key product performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and suggest changes to enhance production efficiency, minimize costs, and maintain high standards of quality.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Production Supervisor:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Food or beverage manufacturing background preferred, otherwise any logistics or warehouse experience.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) while leading problem-solving efforts for complex process issues with solid analytical and math abilities.
• Skilled at motivating, training, and coaching employees to achieve peak performance while fostering a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments, capable of working in varying conditions (heat and cold), and willing to work long hours and weekends when needed.