Senior Production Manager (1st Shift) – New London Prepared Foods Plant

The Hillshire Brands Company•New London, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Manager oversees designated shift operations at the New London Prepared Foods Plant and supports the plant manager. The role helps control expenses, ensures compliance and coordination with federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements, interprets and enforces company policies, and maintains the non-union program. It assesses manpower needs and makes recommendations, maintains accurate records and reports, and resolves problems with effective follow-up. The manager works with department heads to meet production, quality-yield, safety, and other performance goals while maintaining labor standards and product quality. The position also oversees housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety, and manages, evaluates, and trains production supervisors. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with frequent Saturdays and rare, as-needed Sundays. The regular hours are 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM or end of shift, with flexibility as needed to work into second shift. Additional compensation is provided for sixth and seventh workdays. The successful candidate must be willing and able to meet the job's physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a meat processing facility required.
Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
Standard computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with hourly team members, upper management, and government officials.
Leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Ability to lead by example, accept and delegate responsibility, and demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making.
Strong managerial skills and efficient problem-solving with effective follow-up.
Excellent safety and attendance records.
Ability to work with department heads to meet safety, production, and quality-yield goals.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Internal applicants at the specified locations must meet stated attendance and disciplinary eligibility conditions; priority consideration is given to candidates currently working at this facility.
Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Meat-processing experience in pork or beef preferred.

Responsibilities

Help control expenses.
Ensure compliance and coordination with federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements.
Interpret and enforce company policies and maintain the non-union program.
Help determine manpower needs and make recommendations.
Prepare and maintain prescribed records and reports that accurately reflect conditions.
Solve problems effectively and follow up appropriately.
Work with department heads to meet production, quality-yield, safety, and other goals while maintaining labor standards and quality of performance and product.
Inspect and maintain standards for housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety.
Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.
Oversee designated shift operations and perform other responsibilities as directed by the plant manager.
Manage subordinate supervisors and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Interview, hire, and train team members; plan, assign, and direct work; monitor and appraise performance; reward, coach, counsel, and discipline team members; address complaints and resolve problems.
Demonstrate responsible leadership and use of approved AI tools, including promoting appropriate adoption and ensuring the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.