Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Oterra; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor for 2nd shift operations in Sturtevant, WI. In this role, you will manage production activities to meet customer specifications and maintain quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires prior supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Join us to lead a dynamic team in ensuring efficient production operations.

Qualifications

• One to three years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Food industry knowledge is a plus.
• May require domestic and/or international travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production operation and delegate tasks.
• Ensure compliance with GMP guidelines and safety regulations.
• Develop and encourage the growth of employees’ skills through training.

Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Communication skills

Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business or science discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP programs

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General Summary

The production supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day production operation of both the first and second shift teams. The production supervisor is responsible for monitoring and delegating tasks to ensure all required responsibilities are done on the production floor to meet the weekly schedule. This role will collaborate with many team members within the operations team including the production operators, quality control supervisor, quality assurance manager, environmental health and safety manager, maintenance manager, and production planning team, and will report to the onsite plant manager.

General Summary

The production supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day production operation of both the first and second shift teams. The production supervisor is responsible for monitoring and delegating tasks to ensure all required responsibilities are done on the production floor to meet the weekly schedule. This role will collaborate with many team members within the operations team including the production operators, quality control supervisor, quality assurance manager, environmental health and safety manager, maintenance manager, and production planning team, and will report to the onsite plant manager.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Prioritizes, schedules, and delegates work assignments to ensure all production activities and securing packaging of products meet customer specifications and company quality standards.
• Recommends and implement measures to improve production efficiencies, packaging methods, equipment performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Develops, initiates, supports, and complies with GMP guidelines and requirements in manufacturing products.
• Monitors packaging supplies inventory levels, recommend orders as needed.
• Oversees all required paperwork, reports, and documentation.
• Participates in cross-functional teams for the continuous on-going improvement of methods and processes.
• Continually reviews, recommends, and implements programs to comply with all State, Federal and local safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Ensures proper up-keep of equipment; address and resolve problems; initiate work orders for repairs.
• Coordinates and schedule preventative maintenance program.
• Develops and encourages the growth of employees’ skills through training and opportunities
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to make administrative, procedural, or employment-related decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate in a clear polite manner.
• Ability to communicate in oral and written form effectively and succinctly to all levels (operator to executive) of the organization as well as outside contractors.
• Possess working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and their application.
• Possess a working knowledge in Microsoft Office and SAP programs.
• May require domestic and/or international travel up to 10%. (Travel may increase up to 25% during transition to new production site.)
• These characteristics are normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree in a business or science discipline, and one to three years of supervisory experience.
• Food industry knowledge a plus
  
  

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable. Work schedule Lighting, temperature and noise levels are adequate with occasional exposure to cold temperatures. Frequent entry into the production facility requires personal protective equipment to be worn at all times. This includes a lab coat, hair/beard net, safety glasses, and gloves.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, keyboard and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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