Night Shift Production Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient Ops

Great Lakes Cheese; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese in Manchester, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to maintain smooth production flows on all lines, ensuring safe, high-quality output and optimal efficiency. The role leads hourly staff and drives improvements in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity.

The supervisor will organize, guide, and coach 50-employee shifts, manage daily production boards, and collaborate with other supervisors to meet labor plans while enforcing company policies and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical education or commensurate experience.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience or more.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to lead, coach and direct line personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and supervise production employees; solving problems before they develop.
• Provide coaching and guidance to line employees; fostering an environment that allows them to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.
• Champion safety culture.
• Collaborate with other manufacturing supervisors to schedule overtime and execute to labor plan.
• Communicate and follow-up effectively.
• Manage a shift of 50 employees.
• Delegate responsibilities.
• Manage daily production boards and hourly target feedback.
• Observe and evaluate line processes and personnel.
• Direct day-to-day activities, including work force movements, job assignments, time/attendance/vacation, etc.
• Perform daily system functions to track production scanning, consumption, errors, etc. Maintain accurate records and employee files
• Lead and motivate by example.
• Set expectations and hold employees accountable.
• Process daily employee issues and complaints; actively listen and provide feedback.
• Facilitate and assist with special projects, customer requests, samples, etc.
• Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow-up.
• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
• Evaluate employee performance. Administer employee discipline as needed. Assure a safe work environment.
• Manage continuous improvement projects as assigned.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

People coaching

Safety culture advocacy

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or technical education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Kronos

SAP

MES

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese in Manchester, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to maintain smooth production flows on all lines, ensuring safe, high-quality output and optimal efficiency. The role leads hourly staff and drives improvements in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity.

The supervisor will organize, guide, and coach 50-employee shifts, manage daily production boards, and collaborate with other supervisors to meet labor plans while enforcing company policies and GMP standards.