Packaging Supervisor: 1st Shift

Klondike Cheese Company; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Klondike Cheese Co. in Monroe, WI is seeking a Packaging Supervisor on first shift to lead the packaging team and support daily operations.

This role focuses on safe, efficient, and quality-driven production, with responsibilities including setting up equipment, monitoring performance, coordinating schedules, and ensuring timely paperwork.

A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is offered, and prior cheese or food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management or supervisor experience.
• Cheese or food industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP/HACCP and food safety.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills and ability to supervise.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily operations of the packaging department, working as needed to support the packaging team.
• Coordinate, assist with, and advise department employees of daily work to be completed.
• Oversee daily setup and operation of equipment for efficient operation.
• Communicate with packaging team, management, and other supervisors.
• Ensure timely completion of all production paperwork and documentation.
• Monitor adherence to GMP, safety, sanitation, HACCP, and participate in the plant’s BRC program.
• Coach subordinates and conduct performance reviews after consulting with management.

Skills

People management

Communication

Autonomy

HACCP knowledge

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: W7839 STATE ROAD 81 - MONROE, WI 53566

We are growing again -- Join the Klondike Cheese Team!

We are currently seeking a 1st shift supervisor to fill a new opening!

The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for assisting with the daily operational activities of the assigned department, including coordinating and supervising the activities of production employees to ensure the efficient packaging of company products. The Packaging Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring all tasks performed by the production team are performed safely, efficiently and with a focus on quality to maintain and improve department performance.

Eligible for $1,000 sign on bonus!

Shift: Muenster: 1st shift - 5:00am until done, Tuesday through Saturday each week

Job Duties:

• Assists in the daily operational activities of the packaging department, working as needed to support the packaging team.
• Coordinates, assists with, and advises department employees of daily work to be completed.
• Assists with and oversees the daily set up and operation of equipment for efficient and effective operation.
• Engages in daily communication with packaging team, management, other departmental supervisors, and all employees necessary in the operations process.
• Ensures the timely and correct completion of all production and other required paperwork or documentation.
• Will monitor the performance of department employees to insure they follow established standards and procedures such as Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, sanitation, HACCP, etc., and supports and participates in the plant’s BRC program.
• Tracks any performance, behavior, or other issues with subordinates, and coaches and/or administers disciplinary action as needed after consulting with Management and/or Human Resources.
• Prepares and administers 30-day, 90-day, and annual performance reviews or appraisals for subordinates after consulting with Management and/or Human Resources.
• Plans for and carries out cross-training of employees to ensure adequate coverage on all job tasks for all days of the week, in a way that will promote safety, quality, efficiency and productivity.
• Responsible for the management of employee schedules related to ensuring adequate staffing levels daily, while approving or denying time off requests in a timely manner based on business needs.
• Responsible for monitoring employee timesheets for reporting accurate hours worked and approves timesheets for payroll processing in a timely manner bi-weekly.
• Will follow all established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Other related additional duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management/relevant work experience is preferred.
• Cheese or food experience is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of department operations and procedures or previous experience as a supervisor/lead in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Capable of facilitating discussion with clear and articulate speech.
• Effectively work autonomously with minimal management direction.
• Understanding of HACCP and current food safety/quality legislation.
• Knowledge of food ingredients and packaging manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions, and Basic math and computer skills required.
• Good audit technique and follow up.
• Ability to write brief reports and log documentation.
• Ability to multitask and follow‑up on employees on assigned tasks.

Additional Information:

The information in this job posting/description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The company maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Klondike Cheese Co. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Klondike Cheese Co. is a drug‑free workplace. Drug testing is a condition of hire, and employment by the company is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results of a drug test. Employees, volunteers, vendors and guests of the company are prohibited from the use, sale, dispensing, distribution, possession, manufacture, or being under the influence of drugs that are illegal under any federal, state or local law, including marijuana, prescription drugs without a valid prescription, inhalants, or narcotic substances, on the company’s premises.

E‑Verify is used to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Klondike Cheese Co. complies with federal and state disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 608-325-3021