Night Shift Production Supervisor - Dairy Processing

Leprino; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and bonuses

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Ten paid holidays

LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan

Job summary

Leprino seeks a third-shift Production Supervisor (Processing) at our Allendale, MI facility to lead a safety-focused Processing Department. You will guide a team of hourly staff, schedule daily staffing, and drive quality, yield, and on-time production goals across shifts.

You will mentor staff and coordinate with maintenance and QA to ensure food safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. A bachelor’s in Food Science or related field and 5+ years in food manufacturing are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field — or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 1 year of leading, mentoring, or delegating work to others.
• Working knowledge of processing or packaging systems, including equipment operations and troubleshooting.
• Strong computer proficiency and the ability to learn systems such as SAP or other manufacturing software.
• Able to work weekends, swing, and overnight shifts.
• Experience in dairy or cheese manufacturing, particularly in packaging or processing operations.
• Prior supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Technical understanding of packaging systems and mechanical aptitude for diagnosing operational issues.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation practices that ensure food safety excellence!

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of hourly employees in the Processing Department, ensuring product quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Plan and schedule daily staffing to meet production goals while maintaining a safe environment.
• Coach and develop team members through training and feedback.
• Promote clear communication and recognize performance that improves outcomes.
• Oversee daily shift operations to meet productivity, yield, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to identify equipment needs and timely repairs.
• Reinforce policies and encourage accountability and engagement.
• Oversee quality systems and sanitation programs to meet food safety requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure tools and training are available.
• Monitor financial and operational performance and suggest efficiency improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leprino seeks a third-shift Production Supervisor (Processing) at our Allendale, MI facility to lead a safety-focused Processing Department. You will guide a team of hourly staff, schedule daily staffing, and drive quality, yield, and on-time production goals across shifts.

You will mentor staff and coordinate with maintenance and QA to ensure food safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. A bachelor’s in Food Science or related field and 5+ years in food manufacturing are