Supervisor

InterFlex Acquisition Co LLC and Their Recruiting Partners; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

InterFlex Acquisition Co LLC and Their Recruiting Partners seeks a manufacturing supervisor to direct and coordinate plant floor activities. You will review production schedules, ensure resources and materials, and lead a team to meet production and quality goals.

You will train staff, uphold food safety/quality policies, and drive improvements while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of plant floor or warehouse staff.
• Review schedules and ensure resources and materials are available.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Train and develop team members and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance, report results, and escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervision

Manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate degree

Tools

Macola ERP

WYSIS

Job description

Directs and coordinates activities of employees they oversee on the plant floor or warehouseReviews production schedule to ensure they have resources and materials to plan shift operationsCoordinates manufacturing activities to insure production and quality of products meet job specifications & goalsInspects/observes/directs production processes and methods to insure proper handling of products and equipmentAssigns workers to specific duties based on knowledge of production methods, processes, machines and equipmentEnsures that good housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks are completed as scheduledResponsible for welfare and safety of all employees under their supervisionResponsible for the creation/implementation of both plant and department specific training programsContributes and trains employees to reduce waste and increase efficiencies on the plant floorAchieves production, qualityLeads management of specific assigned areas for timely completion of preventive maintenance, housekeeping, performance reporting and compliance with plant policies. Coordinates with peers to insure all area assignments on completed.Reviews quality and performance each shift. Works with crews to address exceptions and escalates appropriately when required.Makes recommendations for improvements to Operations, Quality and CI Managers. Implements when possible.Insures compliance by their reports with plant policies for HR, Safety, Food Safety and Quality. Escalates issues when appropriate.Demonstrates their membership of plant leadership through their actions and behaviors.Monitors performance of their reports. Addresses issues in a timely manner and escalates when appropriate. Completes periodic reviews of their reports in a thorough and timely manner.Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Traits: Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree or equivalent is preferred. Requires a minimum of 1 - 3 years as a Supervisor, experience in a manufacturing environment is required.Proven self-direction, influence and facilitator skills are requiredExcellent oral, and written communication skillsExcellent analytical and problem solving skillsHave a demonstrated ability to organize and execute assigned projectsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet all agreed deadlinesStrong sense of urgency in monitoring and meeting OPOH goalsStrong math, analytical, and statistical skillsSolid computer skills and ability to learn Company-specific systems (Macola and Wysis)A high level of integrity – Honest behavior and a successful effort to earn trust with the various parties in the business relationshipInterpersonal skills – need to develop strong relationships with IFG team membersBe an effective, positive listener, leader and teacherA decisive decision makerCollaborative – needs to partner with all functions and departments of the organizationResponsible for setting the standard of performance and professionalism at all timesDetail oriented with a focus on accuracyEffective in stressful situations and a high paced environmentMust be trained on food safety, procedure compliance, quality standards, BRC policies & procedures, basic first aid and have a basic understanding of all production processesHas the ability to train and develop members of their teamUnderstands all safety, production and quality goalsHas the ability to achieve all safety, production (Net Effective goals) and quality standards