Second-Shift Production Leader: Drive Quality & Growth

Ventura Foods; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee plant floor workflow on the 2nd shift, onsite in Waukesha, WI. The role emphasizes meeting production goals, quality, safety, and people leadership, with coaching of employees and timely issue resolution.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years as a frontline supervisor in manufacturing, with GMP/HACCP/sanitation knowledge and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to drive continuous improvement and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of frontline supervision in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food manufacturing; knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and sanitation practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities.
• Ability to drive safety, quality, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct reports with direction setting, accountability, coaching, feedback, performance reviews and development.
• Monitor production processes on the floor and escalate issues per criteria.
• Plan, organize, and delegate work to meet schedules and optimize manpower and equipment for OEE.
• Complete administrative tasks like interviewing candidates, scheduling, safety reporting, and system entries.
• Ensure product specifications are met and address quality issues through training and standards.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects within the area.
• Attend meetings and provide detailed shift handover information.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Quality & safety

People management

Communication

Tools

RedZone

Kronos

ERP systems

Job description

Ventura Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee plant floor workflow on the 2nd shift, onsite in Waukesha, WI. The role emphasizes meeting production goals, quality, safety, and people leadership, with coaching of employees and timely issue resolution.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years as a frontline supervisor in manufacturing, with GMP/HACCP/sanitation knowledge and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to drive continuous improvement and cross-functional