Production Supervisor - 1st shift

IPM Foods • Janesville, WI

5d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads front-line manufacturing operations on the assigned shift at the Naturpak facility in Janesville, Wisconsin. The role ensures production associates safely and efficiently mix, fill, and package soups, sauces, and broths in compliance with FDA, USDA, and company food safety standards. The supervisor provides direct leadership to hourly team members, monitors line performance, and partners with the Production Manager to drive quality, throughput, and continuous improvement.

Work takes place in a high-volume soup, sauce, and broth manufacturing environment, with regular time on the production floor across production lines and shifts. Conditions include exposure to heat, steam, wet floors, and loud equipment. Strict adherence to OSHA, GMP, food safety, FDA/USDA, and workplace safety requirements is mandatory.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, HACCP principles, and FDA/USDA food safety requirements.
• Proven ability to lead diverse hourly teams, hold individuals accountable, and foster a positive, safe work culture.
• Strong communication skills and ability to give clear direction and constructive feedback at all levels.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced shift environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to work in varying temperature zones, including warm processing and cold storage areas.
• Ability to perform facility walkthroughs and access all areas of the production environment.

Nice To Haves

• Soup, broth, sauce, or liquid food manufacturing experience.
• ERP or MES experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct hourly production associates across mixing, filling, and packaging lines on the assigned shift.
• Coordinate crew assignments, ingredient staging, and equipment readiness at shift start to meet daily production schedules.
• Monitor line performance, throughput, yield, and waste; promptly escalate and resolve downtime issues.
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and OSHA requirements; conduct daily floor inspections and hold team members accountable.
• Complete accurate batch records, production logs, and shift reports, and communicate key variances to the Production Manager.
• Coach, train, and onboard new associates; identify skill gaps and recommend development actions.
• Support LEAN and continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower operating costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed