Production Supervisor

Grande Cheese Company; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health clinics on site

Free fitness center on site

Healthy snacks on site

Wellness reimbursement

Paternal leave

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company in Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Wyocena facility, driving efficiency, quality, and safety while leading and supporting team members.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 3+ years of manufacturing leadership, and a proven ability in lean principles, process optimization, and data analysis. We prize teamwork, problem solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is strongly desired.
• Three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience with leadership training or experience.
• Lean principles and process optimization experience are required.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to communicate and present information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at the Wyocena facility to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead and support team members, coordinate production schedules, and troubleshoot issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and meet production goals.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

MS Office

Safety

Team management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com .

• Low-cost onsite health clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Paid Paternal Leave.

Job Summary

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence? We are seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety at our Wyocena facility. In this role, you will lead and support team members, coordinate schedules, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, meeting production goals, and fostering a positive team culture that aligns with our mission. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

What you need to be considered for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Leadership, Industrial Tech or other related field strongly desired. An equivalent level of experience may be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry, with work experience and/or training related to management/leadership skills required.
• A Bachelor's Degree and relevant internship or other management/leadership experience and/or training required.
• Knowledge and experience of lean principles and process optimization.
• Demonstrated leadership ability including ability to effectively speak and present information and respond to questions.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to comprehend technical instructions/policies/procedures in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing software and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with safety and quality compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred:

• Certification in lean manufacturing, such as Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local food and water regulations, including CFR, FSMA, the PMO, and Bioterrorism Act preferred.

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