Production Floor Team Leader, Food Processing Operations

KFFoods Production & Distribution; Ashwaubenon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Kitchen Fresh is seeking a Production Floor Team Leader to guide a fast-moving floor to produce safely, efficiently, and with quality. You will lead a shift, coach Supervisors, and ensure clear communication across Production, Maintenance, and Shipping.

You'll manage staffing, attendance, and daily task flow while upholding GMP, food safety, and continuous improvement, partnering with leadership to lift throughput and reduce waste in a high-velocity environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in food production.
• Clear communicator with strong problem-solving chops.
• Background in workforce scheduling, staffing, and team development.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide a production team to produce safely, efficiently, and consistently.
• Coach Supervisors and develop staff through feedback, training, and recognition.
• Manage staffing plans, schedules, attendance and daily task flow.
• Ensure GMP compliance, food safety, quality and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive throughput and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership / People Management

Continuous Improvement

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Production Optimization

GMP / Food Safety

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

Ready to lead a line that families count on?Picture this: a buzzing floor, products moving, and a team looking to you for direction. At Kitchen Fresh, that’s your stage. We craft safe, high-quality food at scale—and we’re seeking a Production Floor Team Leader who can turn goals into results while growing people along the way.Your missionGuide a production team to produce safely, efficiently, and consistently. Keep quality tight, keep schedules on track, and keep communication clear.What success looks likeCoaching in action: You develop production teams and Assistant Supervisors with feedback, training, and recognition.Numbers that matter: Throughput up, waste and downtime down—because you eliminate obstacles and refine processes.Uncompromising standards: Food safety, product quality, and GMP compliance are non-negotiable.Smart coverage: You manage staffing plans, schedules, attendance, and daily task flow.Strong culture: Accountability, open communication, and teamwork define the shift.Aligned operations: Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Shipping move in sync to meet commitments.Better every day: You partner with leadership to implement improvements that boost efficiency.Safe and orderly: The floor stays clean, organized, and audit-ready.Bring these strengthsSupervisory experience in manufacturing; food production exposure is a plus.Clear communicator with strong problem-solving chops.Comfort leading on the floor in a high-velocity environment.Background in workforce scheduling, staffing, and team development.Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices.High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.Capabilities and toolsLeadership / People ManagementContinuous ImprovementFood & Beverage ManufacturingProduction OptimizationGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Excellent Communication SkillsERP SoftwareWhat’s in it for you401(k)If you’re eager to lead from the front and help deliver products families rely on, Kitchen Fresh is ready for you.