Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Country Fresh Dairy; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

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

You will monitor equipment, coordinate repairs, ensure sanitation, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in food manufacturing and supervisory experience, with strong MS Office skills and a passion for coaching staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience and 1+ year supervising in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while driving safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Monitor equipment, coordinate repairs, and ensure sanitation standards.
• Champion food safety, GMP, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee production scheduling, staffing, and material readiness.
• Coach and develop team members and foster engagement.
• Manage performance, timekeeping, corrective actions, and labor relations as needed.
• Investigate workplace incidents and support safety initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Production management

Safety & GMP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

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.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans