Production Supervisor - Plover Appetizers

McCain Foods; Village of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Production Supervisor in Plover, WI, where you'll lead a team in a fast-paced environment. You'll ensure production runs smoothly while maintaining safety and quality standards. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to employee development and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension contributions

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Comfortable using production documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production employees to meet daily targets.
• Monitor adherence to food safety protocols.
• Identify bottlenecks and take proactive measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Four-year degree

Tools

Standard computer systems

Job description

Position Title: Production Supervisor - Plover Appetizers

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Plover Appetizer

Requisition ID:36187

About the role.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

At McCain, we believe in doing what’s right, for our food, our people, and our future. That means creating environments where great teams can do their best work and where leadership starts at every level.

We’re currently hiring a Production Supervisor to join our Plover Appetizer team. In this hands-on role, you won’t just be supervising, you’ll be working alongside your team to ensure production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. If you're passionate about leading people, solving problems, and making great food, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

What you’ll be responsible for.

As a Production Supervisor at our Plover Appetizer location, you’ll play a key role in keeping operations on track, from coaching frontline teams to optimizing shift performance and maintaining safety and quality standards. Here’s what you’ll take on:

Lead the line: Supervise production employees to ensure daily targets are met while maintaining food safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Plan and prioritize: Own the Plan for the Day and ensure smooth transitions across shifts, including hand-offs, resource planning, and communication.

Own direction setting: Drive the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process and lead initiatives like Centerline (CIL) tracking and improvement planning.

Keep us compliant: Monitor adherence to GMPs, food safety protocols, and quality specifications, including all USDA, FDA, and internal standards.

Problem solve in real-time: Identify bottlenecks or equipment issues and take proactive measures to maintain production flow.

Support and develop your team: Organize and assign work, resolve personnel issues, and support employee development through feedback and example.

Coach with intention: Build strong working relationships by learning how each team member communicates, providing clear guidance, and mentoring employees to help them grow personally and professionally.

Maintain documentation: Ensure accurate completion of daily manufacturing reports and quality control paperwork.

Champion safety: Ensure proper safety protocols are followed, including lockout/tagout, lifting techniques, and proper use of PPE.

Promote continuous improvement: Look for ways to improve workflow, boost efficiency, and optimize line performance in collaboration with your crew.

What you bring to McCain.

We’re looking for someone who leads by example, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. If you’re a problem-solver with a hands-on mindset, this role was made for you. Here’s what we’re looking for:

Leadership experience: 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting; food manufacturing is definitely a bonus.

Education matters: High school diploma or GED required; a four-year degree or five years of production experience preferred.

Adaptable and resourceful: Able to adjust quickly to changing production demands and reallocate resources on the fly.

Clear communicator: Skilled at leading with empathy and clarity, building trust through open communication, getting to know each team member’s style, and creating a supportive environment where people feel heard and valued.

Tech ready: Comfortable using standard computer systems and production documentation tools.

Organized and detail-oriented: Skilled at prioritizing, tracking performance, and ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.

Math skills: Solid grasp of basic math and how it applies to production planning and problem-solving.

Troubleshooting mindset: Able to quickly diagnose and resolve issues on the floor, from people to processes.

Safety-first approach: Committed to maintaining a safe work environment and upholding food quality standards at all times.

Role particulars.

This role is designed for someone who’s ready to lead from the floor, supporting a team, solving problems, and ensuring operations run smoothly. Here’s what to expect:

Work schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6PM – 6AM on a 2-2-3 rotation, offering both consistency and built-in days off.

Work environment: Fast-paced, hands-on, and physically active; this includes lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working in temperature-controlled environments.

PPE required: Must wear personal protective equipment, including proper footwear and gear, as outlined by safety guidelines.

Facility expectations: Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Authority to act: All employees are empowered to question or refuse unsafe work directives and are expected to take appropriate action to ensure personal and team safety.

Why Join Us?

At McCain Fertilizer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our Middleton blending facility running smoothly. Your expertise in equipment maintenance and repairs will directly impact our ability to fulfill customer orders efficiently and safely. You'll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and problem-solving, working together to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. At McCain, your contributions matter and you’ll have the support, resources, and training to succeed and grow within a company that values your skills and dedication.

The benefits of working for McCain.

At McCain Fertilizer, we believe that our success starts with our people. When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re becoming part of a company that values your contributions and invests in your future. Here’s what makes McCain a great place to work:

Comprehensive Benefits: We offer extended health benefits and pension contributions to support your long-term well-being.

Inclusive and Supportive Culture: We’re committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Career Growth: With access to training, development programs, and advancement opportunities, you’ll have the tools to build a long-term career.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid volunteer days and health and wellness days to recharge and give back to the community.

Team Environment: Join a supportive team where your contributions matter, and you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals.

Stability and Legacy: Be part of a well-established company with a strong reputation in the industry and a commitment to operational excellence.

Impact: Your work will directly support agricultural operations and help farmers succeed and making a difference where it counts.

About McCain.

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values (Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality) shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Leadership Principles.

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually, your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

Compensation Package:$65,500.00-$87,400.00 USD annually + bonuseligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCain,we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the following benefits:health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacationandholidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role.Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family:Manufacturing
Division:NA Appetizer Manufacturing
Department:Infinity Production Lines
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover

Company:McCain Foods USA, Inc.

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