Production Supervisor - Weekend Night Shift

Grande Cheese Company; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company is hiring for a Weekend Nights Leader, Manufacturing at our brand-new Chilton facility. You will lead nightly production activities, support continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and sanitation standards across operations.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for building a high-performing team in a new facility.

Qualifications

• High School or GED with 8 years in manufacturing and 2+ years in leadership, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Leadership, Industrial Tech or related field strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead nightly production activities and drive operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and ensure safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
• Develop and lead team members; monitor production goals; solve operational challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement best practices in a new facility.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

TPM/Lean manufacturing

Food safety & sanitation

Manufacturing software & MS Office

Reading schedules & SOPs

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/Operations/Business

Experience in food industry

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing software systems

Job description

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: LEADE007103

• Posted : September 2, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Chilton, WI 53014, USA

Description

Please Note: Training will temporarily be conducted on a Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday schedule before transitioning to the regular work schedule.

Job Summary

Grande is now hiring for our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Chilton, offering a unique opportunity to help build a team, culture, and operation from the ground up.

As a Weekend Nights Leader, Manufacturing, you will lead nightly production activities, support continuous improvement efforts, and help ensure products are made safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will play an important role in driving operational performance, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and creating a positive, accountable, and engaged work environment.

In this role, you will lead and develop team members, monitor production goals, solve operational challenges, and promote a culture centered on safety, quality, and teamwork. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will help identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and support a high-performing manufacturing operation.

The ideal candidate is a motivated people leader with experience in manufacturing operations, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for helping teams succeed. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and contribute to the success of a new facility, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to be considered for the role:

• High School or GED and 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Leadership, Industrial Tech or other related field strongly desired. An equivalent level of experience may be considered.
• Experience in the food industry with a strong understanding of sanitation and food safety practices.
• Proven track record of implementing TPM and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations, including HACCP, FDA guidelines, and GMPs.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, technical manuals, and SOPs.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

This role requires the ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing between 20–50 lbs, as well as frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration. The work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery.

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