Production Supervisor - Waukesha, WI

dsm-firmenich; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Production Supervisor for their Waukesha, WI location. You will oversee production teams, ensuring compliance with SHE, quality, and food safety standards. This mid-senior level role offers a competitive salary and the chance for personal growth with a purpose-led company.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Opportunity for personal and professional growth

Purpose-driven corporate culture

Qualifications

• Five years leadership experience in production or equivalent educational background.
• Proficiency in basic IT tools and commitment to SHE standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production teams and ensure compliance with SHE requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and coach team members on development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Continuous Improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year degree

4-year degree

Tools

ERP

Excel

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Production Supervisor

Waukesha, WI

On Site

Job Band I

As a Production Supervisor, you will supervise and lead production teams in line with the Wisconsin site and local/state regulatory SHE requirements, as well as quality and food safety standards. You will ensure fulfillment of the weekly production schedules in a cost-efficient manner. The Production Supervisor provides motivation, guidance and leadership to production operators to process, formulate and package products. You will support employee development and engagement through team coaching.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of Lipase Enzymes in the defined manufacturing area.
• Supervises production team to create intermediate and finished goods ensuring compliance to SOP’s, cGMP’s, and all SHE requirements.
• Manage a team of 12-15 direct report driving daily operations in a safe manner by understanding all ongoing activities (including maintenance, projects, etc.)
• Determine priorities, assign tasks and instruct teams about actions to be taken, including start-up and stoppage of the process or part thereof.
• Responsible for timely and accurate communication towards management, shopfloor and other stakeholders including the kosher authority.
• Conduct Employee Performance Reviews and support/coach the personal development of direct reports. Be accountable for the engagement of team members.
• Maintains Training Documentation for Process Operators, in the document control system and elsewhere as required.
• Responsible to ensure compliance of all DSM policies and external requirements in terms of SHE, quality, food safety and production.
• Responsible for leading change initiatives on the shopfloor and driving continuous improvement.
  
  

We Offer

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• A place to grow and develop.
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.
  
  

You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 5 years of site production leadership experience OR
• 2-year degree AND 3 years in a production leadership role OR
• 4-year degree AND 2 years in a production leadership role.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills in influencing peers and reports to perform in an exemplary manner.
• Ability to generate and coordinate continuous improvement and work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in basic IT tools and ERP (e.g. Excel/SAP).
• Thorough understanding of all SHE requirements at the site with a proven record of support for them and the coaching of peers.
• Experience leading a team from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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