Production Supervisor: Lean Manufacturing & Team Leadership

Grande Cheese; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite health clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Free healthy snacks throughoutfacility

Health and wellness reimbursement  p

Paid Paternal Leave

Job summary

Grande Cheese is seeking a Production Supervisor on 2nd Shift to oversee daily production and sanitation at our Fond du Lac, WI facility. You will lead and support team members, coordinate schedules, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, meeting production goals, and fostering a positive team culture that aligns with our mission.

Schedule / Hours: Monday - Friday; 2:00PM-11:00PM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management or related field is strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing, with leadership experience or training.
• Knowledge of lean principles and process optimization.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills; ability to understand technical instructions.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic computer skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and sanitation activities to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead and support team members, coordinate schedules, and troubleshoot issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve production goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment and promote a positive team culture.
• Partner with quality and safety standards to ensure compliance and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Lean principles

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

MS Office

Team management

Safety and quality compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Leadership, Industrial Tech or related field

Tools

Manufacturing software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Grande Cheese is seeking a Production Supervisor on 2nd Shift to oversee daily production and sanitation at our Fond du Lac, WI facility. You will lead and support team members, coordinate schedules, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, meeting production goals, and fostering a positive team culture that aligns with our mission.

Schedule / Hours: Monday - Friday; 2:00PM-11:00PM