Supervisor, Production

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Childcare assistance

Wellness incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

ESOP/retirement plan

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a night shift team in a food manufacturing setting. You will coach partners, monitor daily production goals, and drive safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the plant.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and collaboration with plant leadership to resolve issues and optimize operations. Relocation support and other benefits are available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience aligning operations with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse production team to meet daily goals.
• Coach and mentor partners to improve efficiency and safety.
• Oversee processes to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership to optimize manufacturing operations.
• Support audits and ensure standard operating procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

High school diploma or GED + 3–5 years leadership/manufacturing

Job description

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

This position is located at our Grand Rapids, MI. The shift for this position is: 2-2-3 12-hour shifts 7pm-7am. Additional compensation provided: Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for the position. Off shift bonus up to $10,000 annually available for shifts that qualify. Extra shift bonus available when working beyond regular schedule.

As the Production Supervisor

You will guide a diverse team of partners in a food manufacturing setting. You will participate in our Production Leader training where you will learn about production processes, how to coach and mentor team members and strive towards resolution of production, safety and quality matters. Our Production Supervisors are focused on three core priorities: Leadership, Manufacturing Operations, and Regulatory & Customer Compliance. This position will be working nights and weekends. The work schedule will be shared with you during the interview process. As you demonstrate successful performance in the role there will be the opportunity to move to days.

What you’ll do

Leadership

• Engage your team by communicating expectations and providing ongoing performance feedback.
• With coaching and support from plant leadership, guide a team of production partners to maximize efficiencies and achieve daily production goals.
• Assist in overseeing company, plant or department processes and programs.
• Monitor training to ensure team is prepared for success.
• Support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in alignment with company commitments.

Manufacturing Operations

• Daily problem solving to identify waste and cost reduction opportunities.
• Participate in capital improvement projects.
• Resolve roadblocks to maximize production efficiencies.

Customer Compliance

• Collaborate with others to drive our efforts which serve our customer obsession.
• Develop and demonstrate knowledge of various government regulations.
• Represent the plant with regulatory, customer, and internal audits.
• Establish and audit standard operating procedures which define and monitor processes to ensure customer requirements are met.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in dairy, food science, agriculture, business, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED with 3-5 years of proven leadership or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to communicate with influence both written and verbally.
• Looking for partners who are proactive, self-accountable, focus on solutions not problems and have a continuous desire to learn, grow and improve themselves and their roles.
• Ability to collaborate with partners from diverse backgrounds and ensure a culture rooted in dignity and respect of others.

Physical requirements

• Stand‑Up to 12 hours per day
• Walk‑Up to 60 minutes per hour
• Sit‑Up to 15 minutes per hour
• Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds
• Bend/Squat/Twist

Interview Process

• Step 1: You will receive an email to complete a video/written interview from the Modern Hire platform. Accommodations for a phone interview are available upon request.
• Step 2: Your completed video interview by a recruiter and shared with our plant leadership teams.
• Step 3: Onsite interview with leadership team and tour of the plant. This is the final step of the interview process.

Benefits

• Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount - about 8% of your earnings - toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.

Life & Culture

We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

Who are we looking for?

Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.