Production Supervisor

Emmi Roth

Platteville (WI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

FSA & HSA

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Short/Long-term Disability

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Emmi Roth is seeking a Production Supervisor II to oversee the assigned production shifts in our Wisconsin facility. You will lead a team across production, packaging, cheese prep, and sanitation, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.

You will mentor team leads and drive continuous improvement while aligning with company policies. The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong communication, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

College degree or equivalent experience.
3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; food industry preferred.
Proven ability to lead and/or supervise teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Create a work environment that motivates and empowers team members to meet productivity, quality, waste, sanitation, and safety targets.
Conduct interviewing, hiring, training, and performance evaluations; address issues.
Identify and implement continuous improvements to increase safety, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies.
Ensure high quality manufacturing standards and current training.
Track KPIs and collaborate across departments to resolve problems.
Communicate goals at shift meetings and cascade information to teams.
Forecast labor and equipment needs to prevent bottlenecks.
Schedule team members according to production plan and resource allocation.
Manage materials and work orders using ERP system daily/weekly.
Collaborate with department managers to achieve plant goals.
Administer time and attendance for assigned team members.
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
Troubleshoot basic equipment problems.
Report injuries and conduct investigations with corrective actions.
Adhere to ERU food safety policies and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead and supervise teams

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking under pressure

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational and problem-solving

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP system experience

Job description

At Emmi Roth, we are passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we'd love for you to be a part of our journey!

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor II is responsible for all activities in the related production department(s) on assigned shift. Departments may include one or more areas such as production, packaging, cheese prep, sanitation, etc. Provide direct supervision of team members for scheduling, training, performance and employee development. Oversees the accomplishments of assigned work through the delegation to team leads. Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery and/or Productivity. Assist in the hiring process and administers company policies in assigned departments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Create a work environment that motivates and empowers team members to meet and exceed expectations for productivity, quality, waste, sanitation, and safety.
Conduct interviewing, hiring, training, and performance evaluations; address and resolve employee issues
Identify & implement continuous improvements to increase workplace safety, reduce waste, improve factory efficiencies and achieve cost savings
Ensure high quality manufacturing standards are maintained and all employee training is completed and current
Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) to meet defined targets; proactively address issues and collaborate across departments to resolve problems
Develop and communicate goals and required actions at regularly held shift meetings, and cascade vital operational information to other groups and/or shifts
Forecast labor requirements and equipment needs. Anticipate bottlenecks that could impede smooth production flows and on-time customer deliveries.
Schedule team members according to production plan with efficient allocation of resources
Create, schedule, print and release, issue materials, and ensures the completion of all work orders on a daily and weekly basis utilizing ERP system
Collaborate with other department managers to ensure plant and department goals are achieved
Administer time and attendance system for assigned team members
Ensure team members are aware of an adhere to all company policies and procedures
Troubleshoot basic problems with equipment
Report all injuries and near misses to the Plant Manager at the time of injury; conduct accident investigation and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Minimum Requirements

College degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; food industry preferred
Proven ability to lead and/or supervise teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience utilizing an ERP system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Good organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and controls.
Frequently required to walk, bend and reach with hands and arms
Constantly required to talk and hear
Occasionally sitting for long hours
Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus naturally or with correction.

Please note that these physical requirements are representative but not exhaustive. The actual physical demands may vary depending on the specific tasks and work conditions within the facility.

(Occasionally = 1-33% of the time; Frequently = 33-66% of the time; Constantly = 66-100% of the time)

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is typically performed in a Production Plant Environment.
Frequently exposed to a moderate level of noise that may make it difficult to concentrate
Frequently exposed to wet, humid with slippery conditions, hot and cold environment
Primarily plant-based with regular time spent on the production floor
May require occasional travel between facilities
Fast-paced manufacturing environment

Benefits