3rd Shift - Production Supervisor

Winona Foods•Green Bay, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift leads overnight operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role operates with a high level of independence, leading teams through Team Leads while coordinating closely with Maintenance and Quality. The Supervisor is responsible for end-of-week sanitation, team development, and driving daily performance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3–5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in dairy/cheese or food production
Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety programs (HACCP or Preventive Controls), and sanitation practices
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize work effectively, and ensure follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication skills across shifts and departments

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Experience with sanitation processes (SSOPs), equipment cleaning, and sanitation readiness in a food manufacturing environment preferred
Continuous improvement experience (Lean, 5S, waste reduction, or similar) or willingness to learn preferred
Familiarity with allergen control and dairy-specific food safety risks preferred
Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees, including Team Leads or frontline leaders preferred
Experience using ERP, MES, or OEE systems preferred; ability to interpret production data and act on trends
Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills or experience working in a diverse workforce preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with safety policies, GMPs, and company procedures
Promote a safe, clean work environment through active presence and enforcement
Supervise, coach, and develop production employees and Team Leads
Lead 2–3 Team Leads; set expectations and ensure accountability
Partner on staffing, line coverage, and daily labor allocation
Provide performance feedback and address concerns as needed
Serve as primary on-shift decision-maker with a high level of autonomy
Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and other leaders to resolve issues
Ensure clear shift handoff, including results, issues, and follow-ups
Drive performance in safety, quality, throughput, labor, and waste
Monitor operations, address gaps, and adjust priorities as needed
Ensure accurate production reporting and documentation
Lead end-of-week sanitation, ensuring proper execution and compliance
Verify cleaning completion and readiness for startup
Ensure adherence to food safety programs; partner with Quality to resolve issues
Support sanitation processes through training and continuous improvement
Support continuous improvement and standard work
Identify recurring issues and assist with root cause solutions
Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to support operations
Maintain strong floor presence to monitor operations, reinforce expectations, and coach employees