Night Shift Production Supervisor - Dairy Cheese Ops Lead

Winona Foods; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3rd shift premium

Job summary

Winona Foods in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift to lead overnight operations in a dairy manufacturing setting. You will manage Team Leads, coordinate with Maintenance and Quality, and drive daily performance, safety, and sanitation programs.

The role requires 3–5+ years manufacturing leadership, a strong focus on GMPs and continuous improvement, and the ability to make independent decisions on the floor during night shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years manufacturing experience, preferably in dairy/cheese.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with sanitation processes (SSOPs) and sanitation readiness in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Continuous improvement experience (Lean, 5S, waste reduction) or willingness to learn preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety policies, GMPs, and company procedures are followed.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees and Team Leads.
• Act as primary on-shift decision-maker with a high level of autonomy.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, throughput, labor, and waste.
• Lead end-of-week sanitation, ensuring proper execution and readiness for startup.
• Identify recurring issues and assist with root cause solutions.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to support operations.
• Maintain strong floor presence to monitor operations and coach employees.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

GMPs knowledge

ERP knowledge

Allergen control

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS/BS in Operations/Business/Engineering

Tools

ERP

MES

OEE systems

Job description

Winona Foods in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift to lead overnight operations in a dairy manufacturing setting. You will manage Team Leads, coordinate with Maintenance and Quality, and drive daily performance, safety, and sanitation programs.

The role requires 3–5+ years manufacturing leadership, a strong focus on GMPs and continuous improvement, and the ability to make independent decisions on the floor during night shifts.