Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Software Placement Group; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift at our Wisconsin facility in Cudahy. You will lead the production team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and coordinate with Operations for continuous improvements.

The role requires a BS in Business or related field with 2+ years' leadership experience; strong communication and problem-solving skills; willingness to work long hours and weekends; on-site with a competitive compensation and bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading and training staff on processes.
• Strong written and spoken communication for problem-solving and coaching.
• Ability to motivate teams and foster a positive, productive environment.
• Willingness to work long hours, including weekends, in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections on the production floor to identify unsafe conditions and take immediate corrective action as needed
• Lead safety audits, champion ergonomic initiatives, and ensure HACCP and USDA compliance
• Maintain product quality by training on safe operating procedures and ensuring tasks meet specifications
• Track yields, efficiencies, and variances, collaborating with managers to improve workflows and reduce downtime
• Direct hourly staff to align safety, quality, and production goals
• Lead monthly line meetings and walk the floor daily
• Analyze key product metrics and propose changes to boost efficiency and quality

Skills

Leadership

Training/Coaching

Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Team Motivation

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Location: Cudahy, Wisconsin | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 2nd shift | Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 plus bonus

Overview

An established food manufacturing company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the 2nd shift production team. This role is central to ensuring production targets are met on time and to the highest quality standards, while overseeing the entire production process from tracking yields to making real-time adjustments that keep operations running smoothly.

What you'll do

• Perform daily inspections on the production floor to identify unsafe conditions and take immediate corrective action as needed
• Lead safety audits, champion ergonomic initiatives, and ensure adherence to HACCP and USDA regulations
• Maintain product quality by enforcing Food Safety and Food Quality plans, training employees on safe operating procedures (including lock-out/tag-out), and ensuring tasks are performed according to product specifications
• Track and analyze production yields, efficiencies, and variances, working with Operations Managers and Supervisors to improve workflows and equipment use to minimize downtime and reduce costs
• Direct and provide guidance to hourly production employees, ensuring alignment on safety, quality, and production goals
• Lead monthly line meetings and walk the production floor daily
• Analyze key product performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and suggest changes to enhance production efficiency, minimize costs, and maintain high standards of quality

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced staff, or through managing a process or project
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to lead problem-solving efforts for complex process issues and solid analytical and math abilities
• Skilled at motivating, training, and coaching employees to achieve peak performance while fostering a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
• Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments, capable of working in varying conditions (heat and cold), and willing to work long hours and weekends when needed

Preferred qualifications

• Food or beverage manufacturing background preferred, otherwise any logistics or warehouse experience

Compensation and benefits

• $65,000-$75,000 plus bonus

Why this role

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in training, coaching, and motivating a production team to achieve production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.