Production Supervisor

Kerry Group; Vesper (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits package

incentive programs

equity stock purchase

retirement contribution

Job summary

Kerry Group in Wisconsin seeks a Production Supervisor for the 6PM-6AM shift to lead a team of 10–15 employees, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality operations.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on developing staff, driving performance, and ensuring compliance with GMP, quality and regulatory standards. Coaching, scheduling and KPI accountability are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead 10–15 production employees, providing direction and coaching.
• Oversee hiring, training, performance evaluations and issue resolution.
• Ensure safe, compliant and high-quality operations on shift.
• Analyze work orders and plan staffing and equipment schedules.
• Drive improvements in production methods and reduce waste.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Food/beverage/pharma manufacturing

Lean/CI tools

KPIs and data-driven decisions

Productivity improvement

Production scheduling & staffing

ERP systems (SAP)

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 66615
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

About Kerry:

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role:

Kerry is seeking a motivated and results-driven Production Supervisor to join our team in Vesper, WI on the 6PM-6AM shift. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of10-15 production employees, providing direction, coaching, and support to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations during your shift.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing employees, driving performance, and fostering a positive team culture. Responsibilities include hiring and training employees, assigning and directing work, conducting performance evaluations, recognizing and addressing employee performance, resolving workplace issues, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

If you are a hands-on leader who enjoys building high-performing teams and making a direct impact on production success, we'd love to hear from you!

Duties:

• Analyzes work orders to estimate employee hours and create equipment operating schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Responsible for product quality and safety and for the associated record keeping activities as they apply.
• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders for employees, and assigns duties as necessary.
• Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of equipment according to work orders.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Directs employees in adjusting machines and equipment to address products which fail to meet standards.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Suggests changes in work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for equipment, tools, and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelors degree preferred but not required
• Manufacturing leadership experience with a proven ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
• Experience in food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing
• Working knowledge of production equipment, troubleshooting, GMPs, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing production schedules, staffing, performance, and daily operational priorities
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs, including safety, OEE, downtime, yield, waste, and labor efficiency
• Demonstrated success improving productivity, efficiency, reliability, and reducing waste or downtime
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement tools such as RCA, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, or Six Sigma
• Strong communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office

The typical hiring range for this role is $63,600 - $95,400 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Benefits:

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• retirement contribution

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) .