Weekend Nights Manufacturing Leader (Chilton)

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

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.