Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

NaturPak; Janesville (WI); In loco; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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NaturPak is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Janesville, WI. You will lead front-line manufacturing teams responsible for mixing, filling, and packaging soups, sauces, and broths, ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will work with the Production Manager to drive throughput, reduce waste, and implement continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining regulatory compliance and a positive work environment.

Competenze

• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience with soup, broth, sauce, or liquid foods is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMPs, HACCP, and FDA/USDA food safety requirements.
• Ability to lead diverse hourly teams and drive a safe, positive culture.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP/MES experience a plus.

Mansioni

• Supervise and direct hourly production associates across all lines on the assigned shift.
• Coordinate crew assignments, ingredient staging, and equipment readiness to meet daily production schedules.
• Monitor line performance, throughput, yield, and waste; report variances to the Production Manager.
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and OSHA requirements; conduct floor inspections.
• Complete batch records, production logs, and shift reports; communicate with supervision.
• Coach and onboard new associates; identify skill gaps and development actions.
• Support LEAN and continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste and lower costs.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

LEAN/continuous improvement

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Microsoft Office

ERP or MES experience a plus

Strumenti

MS Office Suite

ERP/MES systems

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Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

Prod Labor Full Time Management Janesville, WI, US

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading front-line manufacturing operations on their assigned shift at the Naturpak facility in Janesville, WI. This role ensures that production associates are safely and efficiently mixing, filling, and packaging soups, sauces, and broths in compliance with FDA, USDA, and company food safety standards. The Production Supervisor provides direct leadership to hourly team members, monitors line performance, and partners with the Production Manager to drive quality, throughput, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and direct hourly production associates across all mixing, filling, and packaging lines on the assigned shift.
• Ensure daily production schedules are met by coordinating crew assignments, ingredient staging, and equipment readiness at shift start.
• Monitor line performance, throughput, yield, and waste; escal…
• Enforce all GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and OSHA requirements; conduct daily floor inspections and hold team members accountable.
• Complete accurate batch records, production logs, and shift reports; communicate key variances to the Production Manager.
• Coach, train, and onboard new associates; identify skill gaps and recommend development actions.
• Support LEAN and continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower operating costs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a high-volume soup, sauce, and broth manufacturing environment, with regular time on the production floor across all lines and shifts. The environment includes exposure to heat, steam, wet floors, and loud equipment. Strict adherence to all OSHA, GMP, food safety, FDA/USDA, and workplace safety requirements is mandatory at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing environment.
• Soup, broth, sauce, or liquid food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, HACCP principles, and FDA/USDA food safety requirements.
• Proven ability to lead diverse hourly teams, hold individuals accountable, and foster a positive, safe work culture.
• Strong communication skills; ability to give clear direction and constructive feedback at all levels.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced shift environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ERP or MES experience a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to work in varying temperature zones including warm processing and cold storage areas.
• Ability to perform facility walkthroughs and access all areas of the production environment.