Night Shift Production Lead - GMP, CI & Quality Champion

Dairy Farmers of America; Bruce (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a capable operations supervisor to lead multiple departments at our Bruce, WI facility. You will ensure GMP/SQF compliance, safety, quality, and efficient production while mentoring team leaders and coordinating with maintenance and QA.

Responsibilities include implementing CI programs, scheduling, analyzing production data in SAP/Kronos, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. A strong supervisory background in food manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMPs and maintain compliance with regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements to produce safe quality food.
• Supervise all dryer functions, plant personnel, and related activities.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment problems.
• Train and monitor employees on safety, chemical safety, and cleaning procedures.
• Champion a continuous improvement culture at the facility.
• Drive continuous improvement programs such as 5S, Kaizens, Poke Yoke, and Idea Funnel.
• Monitor and document waste and resources to improve cost and quality.
• Review production schedules and adjust staffing to balance throughput.
• Determine correct operating parameters for product and review with Plant Manager.
• Coach and develop team leaders for success.
• Ensure smooth communication between teams and employees.
• Monitor and drive the Food Safety Plan.
• Assist QC in maintaining sanitation and quality levels.
• Support audits (USDA, AIB, etc).
• Monitor plant safety and participate in safety programs.
• Work with Maintenance on preventive maintenance and repairs to plant equipment.
• Assist Lab and warehouse departments as needed.
• Complete duties in SAP, Kronos, and other plant recording programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-project coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety culture advocate

Excel/Word/PowerPoint basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years food manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience preferred

Tools

SAP

Kronos

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a capable operations supervisor to lead multiple departments at our Bruce, WI facility. You will ensure GMP/SQF compliance, safety, quality, and efficient production while mentoring team leaders and coordinating with maintenance and QA.

Responsibilities include implementing CI programs, scheduling, analyzing production data in SAP/Kronos, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. A strong supervisory background in food manufacturing is essential.