Production Flex Lead

Select Milk Producers•La Crosse, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Select Custom Solutions, we don’t just make ingredients—we create possibilities. From La Crosse, WI, our team brings innovation and expertise to contract manufacturing, branded dairy and non-dairy ingredients, custom blends, and ingredient distribution. With modern facilities and cutting-edge capabilities, we help some of the world’s most trusted brands deliver products that make a difference in people’s lives. With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, Select Custom Solutions offers opportunities to be part of meaningful work that impacts industries worldwide. Whether you’re working hands-on in manufacturing or supporting operations, your contributions help drive the future of food and nutrition. We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family-owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition. Join us—and help shape what’s next.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years manufacturing experience required.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Associate's Degree from a two-year college or technical school in a Science, Business, Operations Management or related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
Forklift Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Shadow and learn from department leaders to understand daily routines, workflows, and processes.
Provide on-the-floor support in areas during staff absences or periods of increased demand.
Assist production lines when challenges arise by troubleshooting and quickly adapting to different roles as needed.
Partner with the supervisors on special projects and support the training of new employees.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a clean, organized, high-quality, and safe work environment.
Identify, correct, and report any observed safety concerns.
Immediately report equipment or production issues to the supervisor and communicate any variances to the production plan.
Serve as a flexible resource for production teams, helping resolve issues and ensuring workflow continuity.
Backfill for the supervisor during absences, coordinating priorities with site leadership.
Collaborate with the Quality team to ensure compliance with procedures and report variances promptly.
Support PIT’s by gathering data, complete line studies and carrying out action items.
Perform safety and quality audits.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Protocol.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.
Consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and coach others on proper usage.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays Off
Uniform Program
Shoe Allowance
Onsite gym
Career Advancement Opportunities
Leadership Development
Opportunities to support our local communities
Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world