3rd Shift Supervisor - Woodrow

Johnsonville•Town of New Denmark, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees assigned teams and reports to the shift managers. The role directs and coordinates production and sanitation activities, supervising Team Leaders, Operators, and Production Workers in the assigned area. The supervisor ensures shift compliance with safety, food safety, quality, GMP, SQF, and USDA regulatory requirements. This position is located at 590 Woodrow Street, Denmark, WI. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The supervisor manages production and shift personnel, communicates performance expectations and production information, supports safe and efficient operations, maintains records, and collaborates with other departments. The role also carries out supervisory responsibilities such as training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and addressing workplace problems. The work takes place in production areas with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, caustic chemicals, temperatures ranging from 35°F to 100°F, wet and slippery floors, and usually loud noise. Personal protective equipment is required on the production floor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is normally required.
Exemplary communication skills and an interest in teaching and developing people.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and time demands in a deadline-intensive environment.
Strong leadership skills, work ethic, and integrity.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports, correspondence, and performance reviews; speak effectively before small groups; listen well; and foster open communication and collaborative problem solving.
Basic computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong math skills, including arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; and creating and interpreting bar graphs and data charts.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of regularly sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing; occasionally using hands for fine manipulation; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Must be eligible to work in the country where the job is located without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate's degree in Business, Supervisory Management, or a related field.
Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
Previous work experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment.
Previous experience with Sage financial software or related integrated ERP manufacturing software systems.
Previous experience applying Root Cause Problem Solving methods.

Responsibilities

Manage production activities and shift personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Conduct daily shift-start meetings to communicate production information and performance expectations measured against agreed-upon metrics and standards.
Ensure ongoing compliance with company and USDA sanitation and food safety requirements.
Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee.
Manage daily production-team needs, including staffing, scheduling, absenteeism, time-card approvals, time-off requests, contract-partner needs, and other departmental business needs.
Maintain production records and report shift results daily.
Collaborate with support teams and other departments to optimize production and engagement.
Train, plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline; and address and resolve problems in accordance with established policies and applicable law.
Seek methods and measures to improve the work environment for production partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.