Production Supervisor - Weekend Night Shift

Grande Cheese Company; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

As a Weekend Nights Leader, Manufacturing, you will lead nightly production activities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products are made safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing with 2+ in leadership, plus a related bachelor's degree and TPM/lean experience.

Qualifications

• 8 years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Leadership, Industrial Tech or related field.
• Experience in the food industry with 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead nightly production activities and drive continuous improvement.
• Support safety, quality, and high-performance manufacturing goals.
• Develop team members and monitor production metrics.
• Solve operational challenges and promote a safety-first culture.
• Identify opportunities for best-practice implementations with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Manufacturing software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

High School diploma or GED with manufacturing leadership experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

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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