Production Supervisor - 1st. Shift

CFS Brands LLC•Wausau, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Piper Products, a proud member of CFS Brands, a global leader in foodservice, healthcare, and commercial cleaning solutions. For more than 50 years, Piper Products has designed and manufactured innovative commercial foodservice equipment, including food warming, serving, and meal delivery systems trusted by restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions across North America. We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team, promote a culture of safety and quality, and help drive operational excellence in our Wausau facility.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, motivate, develop, and hold employees accountable.
Strong business acumen with sound judgment, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement abilities.
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively delegate tasks.
Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement, or similar operational excellence programs preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of production employees to safely achieve daily production, quality, and performance goals.
Plan, schedule, and assign work to ensure production targets and customer requirements are met.
Monitor production processes, equipment, staffing, and workflow to maximize efficiency, productivity, and quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, solving problems, and implementing corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, GMP, and company policies while promoting a clean, organized workplace using 5S principles.
Respond to production, equipment, and process issues by coordinating technical or mechanical solutions to minimize downtime.
Oversee maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance, to support reliable operations.
Maintain positive employee relations through effective communication, coaching, accountability, and performance management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operations, resolve issues, and support business objectives.
Track production performance, adjust priorities as needed, and communicate results to leadership.
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance while supporting production needs.