Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor provides leadership and direction to production associates to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role is responsible for executing production action plans, resolving systemic issues through corrective actions, and supporting day-to-day line operations to meet quality, service, and cost objectives.

The Supervisor plays a key role in fostering a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture on the production floor by coaching employees, facilitating CI tool use, and promoting standard processes. Through strong leadership and team-based problem-solving, the Supervisor works to enhance line stability, reliability, and associate capability while driving results through disciplined execution.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

WI Kenosha

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Production Supervisor

Job Description:

Schedule: 2-2-3 schedule, working 6pm to 6:30am

Work Location: 6819 77th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $73,000 - $108,900 annually with additional bonus potential

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for assigned production lines by supervising employees through effective onboarding, communication of job expectations, training, coaching, and performance feedback. Actively engage employees in personal and professional development opportunities.
• Communicate all necessary operational, staffing, and performance information to team members and incoming shift supervisors to ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Execute departmental action plans and implement corrective actions that address root causes and deliver sustainable solutions
• Meet production operational standards by implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer service requirements using MOS, the company’s continuous improvement system.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve production issues while proactively driving process improvements.
• Foster a collaborative and cooperative work environment within the department and across cross-functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, cost control, and customer service.
• Ensure production priorities are met by adhering to weekly production schedules and managing daily operational requirements.
• Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, monitoring workflow, establishing priorities, revising schedules as needed, and resolving operational challenges.
• Accurately complete payroll and related administrative requirements in a timely manner.
• Track and record production results by completing daily shift production reports and calculating performance in alignment with TMOS standard work.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Ensure departmental work practices comply with food safety standards, employee safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Communicate regularly with peers and cross-functional partners; actively participate in problem-solving efforts and project-based teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Requires sound supervisory and organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish established goals through the efforts of others by motivating, fostering teamwork, resolving conflict, coaching, safety management, production planning and manufacturing control planning.
• SAP or manufacturing tracking systems or similar software highly preferred.
• Strong Office 365 experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes related to the food or beverage industry.
• Strong problem solving and follow-up skills
• Experience leading small projects. i.e. project management
• Results driven with high personal ownership

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to perform the following:  standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required, Associates’ degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong project management skills

• Excellent communication written/verbal is required

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.