Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Ornua Co-operative Limited; Hilbert (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of customized cheese solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage staffing, scheduling, and production quality. The right candidate will ensure compliance with food safety regulations while leading a team to meet productivity and quality goals. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in manufacturing, particularly in food production, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food or cheese production.
• Solid understanding of HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Familiarity with production equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement daily staffing plans for Production and Packaging.
• Implement food safety and quality procedures on the production floor.
• Coordinate with Warehouse to ensure raw materials are staged for production.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Understanding of HACCP

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Ornua Ingredients North America (OINA) is a leading provider of customized cheese solutions for food manufacturing and foodservice customers. The Production Supervisor at OINA is responsible for daily staffing, scheduling, and management of the Production and Packaging areas. They ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently to produce high-quality, cost-effective, food-safe products. The Supervisor supports maintenance needs, enforces safety practices, and ensures employees are properly trained. They also translate the weekly production schedule to the floor level, ensuring products are made in the right quantities and properly labeled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement daily staffing plans for Production and Packaging. Train employees and ensure compliance with Safety practices, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Approve and manage employee vacation schedules and daily attendance reporting.
• Translate and execute the daily production schedule; ensure accurate batch preparation and customer labeling.
• Coordinate with Warehouse to ensure raw materials are staged for production.
• Implement food safety and quality procedures (e.g., HACCP) on the production floor. Maintain accurate documentation and training materials.
• Troubleshoot and resolve personnel and equipment issues in coordination with the Operations Manager.
• Ensure timely filter changes, product changeovers, sanitation prep, and equipment readiness.
• Schedule and communicate break times.
• Assist Operations Manager in meeting WDA, FDA, and USDA compliance.
• Track attendance, timekeeping, and safety violations.
• Lead team to meet productivity, quality, and safety goals.
• Oversee employee training, maintain training records, and assist with performance reviews.
• Monitor adherence to safety practices and provide feedback, recognition, and disciplinary action when needed.
• Support employee relations, coaching, and development.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies related to food safety, quality, and health regulations.
• Report any issues that could compromise food safety.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or higher
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food or cheese production, with supervisory responsibilities
• Strong people, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively
• Familiarity with production equipment design; sanitary design a plus
• Proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Solid understanding of HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Experience with inventory control

Ornua Ingredients North America isan equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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