Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Employee rewards

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Country Fresh is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our 3rd shift in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, quality, and driving production performance while developing high-performing teams.

The role requires coordinating daily production activities, monitoring equipment, ensuring sanitation, and fostering employee engagement to meet customer demand and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience and at least 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams while driving a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Monitor production equipment, coordinate repairs, and ensure proper sanitation standards are maintained.
• Champion food safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Oversee production scheduling, staffing, and material readiness to meet customer demand.
• Coach, train, and develop team members while fostering employee engagement and accountability.
• Manage employee performance, timekeeping, corrective actions, and labor relations matters as needed.
• Investigate and report workplace incidents and support ongoing safety initiatives and training.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Team development

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (Food/Dairy/Business or related)

Tools

Job description

Country Fresh is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to lead our 3rd shift operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving production performance, promoting a culture of safety and quality, and developing high-performing teams. Join a company committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while building your leadership career with Country Fresh.

Shift: 3^rd shift

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.


• Monitor production equipment, coordinate repairs, and ensure proper sanitation standards are maintained.


• Champion food safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements.


• Oversee production scheduling, staffing, and material readiness to meet customer demand.


• Coach, train, and develop team members while fostering employee engagement and accountability.


• Manage employee performance, timekeeping, corrective actions, and labor relations matters as needed.


• Investigate and report workplace incidents and support ongoing safety initiatives and training.

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.


• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience and at least 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams while driving a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency.


• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1^st of the month after start date


• 401(k) with company contribution


• Competitive pay


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!


• Service recognition and employee rewards


• Employee referral program


• Tuition reimbursement


• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans