Second Shift Production Supervisor - Food Safety & Ops Lead

Dairy Farmers of America; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead second shift in our MA facility. You will direct production staff, maintain safety and quality, and work with HR to resolve employee issues. Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities include scheduling, monitoring processing steps, ensuring GMP compliance, and driving continuous improvement while keeping daily goals aligned with customer demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; undergraduate degree preferred.
• 2 to 5 years' manufacturing experience, preferably in food/beverage.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign work and direct production employees to meet goals.
• Monitor production steps (milk receiving, standardizing, pasteurization, packaging) to meet quality standards.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitized and functioning; arrange repairs as needed.
• Promote safe work behaviors and conduct safety investigations; report injuries to HR.
• Administer policies and ensure GMP and food safety requirements are followed.
• Supervise production scheduling and ensure materials are staged for runs.
• Drive operational efficiency and cost containment.
• Communicate shifts and maintain positive teamwork; address grievances with HR.
• Complete promotions/transfers, timekeeping reviews, and coaching.
• Maintain safe working conditions and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership aptitude

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead second shift in our MA facility. You will direct production staff, maintain safety and quality, and work with HR to resolve employee issues. Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities include scheduling, monitoring processing steps, ensuring GMP compliance, and driving continuous improvement while keeping daily goals aligned with customer demand.