3) Antigo, WI

Sartori Company•Antigo, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads the designated shift team at Sartori’s Antigo Creamery to maintain a safe work environment, food safety and quality standards, and production goals. The supervisor oversees shift operations, drives continuous improvement, develops team members, addresses operational issues, and ensures schedules and key performance indicators are met. The position works a 2/2/3 rotation from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. and directly leads 15 or more production team members. The role is the primary contact for food safety and quality concerns and supports compliance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) audit requirements. The Plant Manager serves as backup for the integrity of the SQF System. This is an on-site position at the Antigo Creamery in Antigo, Wisconsin, with occasional business travel estimated at 10%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience leading a team in manufacturing or working as a supervisor in food manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Completion of an associate’s degree within an established timeline after hire is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze situations and information, make timely decisions, and solve manufacturing and operational problems, including troubleshooting equipment.
Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team, coach and mentor team members, build collaborative relationships, and remain accountable for individual and team performance.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and results.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and lift or move objects weighing 40–50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts degree in Supervisory Management or a related field.
Experience in cheese making and whey processing is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Lead shift operations to meet personal safety, food safety, product quality, and productivity standards.
Direct and support team members in following standardized work and company policies, including Safety, HACCP, and GMPs.
Promote accountability, effective communication, team cohesion, conflict resolution, and motivation.
Drive initiatives to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on safety, quality, productivity, new-product and process commercialization, and audit readiness.
Ensure accurate inventory handling and material flow, and recommend supply-chain and inventory-process improvements.
Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues through observation, coaching, training, and procedural updates.
Communicate process or policy changes to team members promptly and effectively.
Evaluate, coach, and develop team members’ behaviors, knowledge, and performance.
Serve as the primary contact for food safety or quality concerns and escalate issues as needed.
Maintain compliance with SQF audit requirements and ongoing food safety and quality across operations.
Travel occasionally as business needs require.