Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Lactalis American Group; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lactalis US Yogurt, based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations in Production, Maintenance and Quality Control. You will drive safety, efficiency, and product quality while supporting the Production Manager and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include meeting production schedules, coaching hourly staff, coordinating with maintenance, and implementing continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 2+ years leading, mentoring or delegating work in a manufacturing facility.
• 3+ years in a food manufacturing environment; dairy/cheese experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and retain a large team of hourly associates.
• Strong communication, time management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements and enforces safety programs and safe work practices.
• Partner with Production Manager and site leaders to hit productivity and quality goals.
• Meet production schedules to achieve business goals.
• Ensure yields and efficiencies meet budgetary and corporate standards.
• Provide direction and development to direct reports and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and maintenance to optimize operations.
• Build strong working relationships and cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor and coach team members and support HR on labor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

SAP familiarity

Team management

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS in Business, Food Science, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family‑owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award‑winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go‑Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Production Supervisor based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Under the supervision of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor directs activities of the department in areas of Production, Maintenance and Quality Control. The Production Supervisor is to produce products efficiently and safely within established policy and processes. He/She advises and assists Production Manager as a member of the team and may assume Production Manager responsibilities in his/her absence.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Implements and enforces safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs, and initiatives.
• Partner with the Production Manager and other site leaders to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety, and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.
• Meet production schedules in order to achieve business goals.
• Assures production yields and efficiencies are met as defined by budgetary and corporate standards.
• Provides direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Proactively communicates and coordinates with other supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources.
• Builds strong working relationships and fosters positive collaboration within the team and cross‑functionally.
• Trains and develops team members through mentoring/coaching. Partners with Production Manager and HR on employee and labor relations issues.
• Partners with Production Manager and maintenance team to coordinate repair work.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required.
• 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment is required; dairy/cheese experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a large team of hourly associates is required.
• Strong communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Strong accountability, consistency, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management.
• Proficient computer knowledge with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work various shifts while maintaining flexibility with hours, including weekends and on call as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally‑recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Aff...