Furst-McNess Company is looking to add a full‑time 2nd Shift Production Supervisor at our Lodi, WI location (just off I-90).
Starting Pay Range: $27.00-$35.00 per hour (compensation will be determined by relevant experience and the interview process).
Pay Type: Hourly rate with overtime pay, paid bi‑weekly.
Work Setting: Onsite, Production/Warehouse environment.
Core Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday, Noon to 10pm (with available overtime as needed).
Work Location: 9077 Schutz Road, Lodi, WI 53555.
Benefit Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. See our benefits summary below.
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting the daily activities of an assigned production shift. This role works closely with production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations while meeting production schedules and customer requirements. The Production Supervisor serves as a frontline leader who promotes employee engagement, safety compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved
- Supervise and provide direction to production employees during assigned shifts
- Monitor production processes, product quality, and workflow to ensure operational standards are met
- Train, coach, and develop employees on safe work practices, SOPs, and job responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and operational needs to employees and leadership
- Assist with staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and employee performance discussions
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and other departments to resolve operational issues
- Complete production records, reports, and required documentation accurately and timely
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Perform production related tasks and provide hands‑on support as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience
- Previous supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience
- Forklift certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification with company support
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate employees and foster a positive team environment
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety practices
- Ability to prioritize work, troubleshoot issues, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment
- Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math calculations
- Basic computer and data‑entry skills
- Willingness to work in an indoor warehouse environment with temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs., work at heights, and perform physical tasks in an industrial environment
About Furst-McNess Company
For more than a century, Furst-McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people‑first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture. Learn more about us at https://www.mcness.com/
- Locations: We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada.
Our Culture
At Furst-McNess, we strive to:
- Understand that being great is a choice
- Never settle for average or “good enough”
- Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better
- Work as a team
- Value and respect one another
- Earn trust through our actions
- Act in a safe and professional manner at all times
- Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity
- Deliver on the commitments we make
- Invest in our professional and personal development
- Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success
- Have fun and celebrate our successes
Benefit Package Summary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 5%
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays
- 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents
- Fitness Reimbursement, $200 annually
- Safety Boot Reimbursement
- PPE provided