Night Shift Production Supervisor — Food Manufacturing

Seneca Fruit; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Ripon, WI seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee nightly production and sanitation during the June–November season (9pm–6am). Off-season: Mon–Fri, no weekends/holidays. Lead production, ensure GMP and safety, train staff, manage costs, and coordinate with other departments to meet budgets and schedules.

Strong leadership and regulatory compliance required. Responsibilities include preparing daily production plans, evaluating equipment issues, and maintaining records

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment with GMP/USDA/FDA/OSHA awareness.
• Ability to train and lead teams across shifts and departments.
• Strong recordkeeping and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nightly production processes to meet quality and spec standards.
• Ensure timely completion of departmental records and compliance with policies.
• Manage production costs to meet budget targets.
• Coordinate cross-departmental activities for safe material handling and storage.
• Provide training to employees to promote safe and efficient operations.
• Develop and execute daily production plans for optimal materials use.
• Make decisions on product quality and equipment issues, escalating when needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assist in developing plant budgets and daily production plans.
• Coordinate sanitation procedures and supervise housekeeping activities.
• Conduct performance evaluations for assigned staff.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Manager and Q.C. Manager.
• Ensure proper receipt and storage of supplies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Training and coaching

Education

College degree or 3–5 years supervisor experience in food manufacturing

Better Process Control School certification

Thermal Processing certification

Container Closure School certification

Job description

Seneca Foods Corporation in Ripon, WI seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee nightly production and sanitation during the June–November season (9pm–6am). Off-season: Mon–Fri, no weekends/holidays. Lead production, ensure GMP and safety, train staff, manage costs, and coordinate with other departments to meet budgets and schedules.

Strong leadership and regulatory compliance required. Responsibilities include preparing daily production plans, evaluating equipment issues, and maintaining records