Production & Sanitation Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Holmen-Cheese-LL; Holmen (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Holmen Cheese LLC in Holmen, WI is seeking a hands-on Production & Sanitation Supervisor to oversee third-shift production operations and facility sanitation, ensuring production, quality, food safety and safety standards are met.

This role combines production supervision with ownership of the Master Sanitation Schedule, coordinating with QA, Safety and Operations to maintain a clean, food-grade environment while driving continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Secondary education preferred.
• 3-5 years supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing or sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and direct daily third-shift production operations to meet goals.
• Coach and develop hourly team members and evaluate performance.
• Lead safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Master Sanitation Schedule and SSOP compliance.
• Collaborate with QA, Safety, and Operations to ensure food safety and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Secondary education preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Description

We have an exceptional opportunity for a hands‑on leader to oversee both third-shift production operations and facility sanitation at our Holmen, WI manufacturing facility.

The Production & Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for coordinating production activities, leading and developing team members, and ensuring the facility meets established production, quality, food safety, sanitation, and safety standards. This role combines production supervision with ownership of the facility's Master Sanitation Schedule, ensuring sanitation activities are completed effectively and consistently to support a clean, safe, food‑grade manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, organized leader who can balance production demands with sanitation requirements, allocate resources effectively, hold employees accountable, and drive continuous improvement across third‑shift operations.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Plan, supervise, and direct daily production operations with an ability to anticipate and alleviate production problems, such as material shortages, quality concerns, equipment malfunctions, and team member‑related situations, to minimize loss of work hours and achieve production and quality goals for the shift.
• Utilize skills, work hours, materials, and workflow to achieve production and quality objectives. Exchanges timely information with other supervisors, internal and external to the designated department, on product flow, and workforce needs.
• Coach, instruct, train, orient, and motivate team members to achieve production and quality objectives in a safe and effective manner. Initiate and manage departmental teams to achieve desired goals.
• Primarily responsible for coaching and developing hourly team members
• Appraise team member performance, including recommending promotions, transfers, and work assignments.
• Initiate efforts to introduce cost reductions, work simplifications, and continuous improvements in methods or equipment.
• Supervise and lead departmental safety and housekeeping practices and maintain a constant alert for hazardous conditions, including responding to emergency situations on an as‑needed basis.
• Educate team members and enforce company rules and regulations, including but not limited to, safety rules and regulations, policies and procedures, production, and quality expectations.
• Lead and participate in company-sponsored activities such as training, site projects, and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sanitation and Food Safety

• Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of assigned duties.
• Develop and execute master sanitation schedule, planning appropriate resources and coordinating with affected departments.
• Drives sanitation practices and administers programs to produce safe products which meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Create and validate cleaning standards, including procedures, checklists, and visual aids.
• Train and coach associates to safely perform cleaning procedures.
• Participate in project teams for new equipment and infrastructure, working with Safety, Quality, Operations teams to ensure compliance with hygienic design requirements.
• Monitor, verify and validate equipment cleaning methods including recommendations to meet plant sanitation.
• Oversee plant sanitation and environmental pathogen control.
• Address sanitation requirements using Master Cleaning Schedules (MCS) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP). Conduct necessary training to address sanitation /hygiene / GMP compliance.
• Ensure compliance with quality programs including GMP & SSOP.
• Evaluate and assist in development of SSOPs.
• Participate in and contribute to the continuous improvement of SSOPs.
• Maintain Master Cleaning Schedule of facility, equipment and grounds.
• Perform pre‑ops with members of the QA/QC and production teams to ensure production line readiness every day.
• Support floor sanitation team members including scheduling of team members.
• Develop and maintain chemical inventories and supplies with the Supply Chain.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

• High School Diploma required.
• Secondary education is preferred
• 3-5 years supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, food processing, or sanitation environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Exceptional motivator, skilled in leading teams and conflict resolution skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP software, required
• Experience leading employees across production operations, sanitation, or both preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, cleaning chemicals, food safety practices, and sanitation documentation preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and respond effectively to changing operational needs.

What is in it for you:

• Opportunity to lead and develop a team in a growing manufacturing environment.
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid vacation
• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Retirement plan

Holmen Cheese LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status