Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor #33582 Location: Bruce, WI Company: Dairy Farmers of America Category: Manufacturing Job Description General Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide principled leadership and support for company growth and improvements, while supporting employees to ensure standard operating procedures, GMP's/SQF, quality and CI programs are understood and followed while supervising and leading the operations of all departments within the facility. Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Follow all GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements to produce safe quality food * Supervise all dryer functions, plant personal, and associated activities * Ability to trouble shoot production and equipment problems * Train and monitor employees on safety, chemical safety, and cleaning procedures * Champion a continuous improvement culture at the facility * Drive continuous improvement programs such as 5S, Kaizens, Poke Yoke, and Idea Funnel * Monitor and document waste and resources to improve cost and quality * Reviews general status of production schedules to ensure that schedules are being met, and if necessary, assigns or adjusts schedules and/or personnel to balance and expedite work through production areas * Determine correct operating parameters for product being produced and review with Plant Manager * Coach, assist, and develop team leaders for success * Assure smooth operation and communications between team leaders and production employees * Monitor and drive the Food Safety Plan * Assist QC in maintaining required sanitation and quality levels * Assist management in maintaining regular audits (USDA, AIB, etc) * Monitor and drive the plant safety. Participate in any safety programs. Investigate fully any accidents or near misses * Responsible to work with Maintenance to conduct preventive maintenance and repairs to any plant equipment * Assist Lab and warehouse departments as needed * Complete required duties in SAP, Kronos, and other plant recording programs Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED required * 3 years of food manufacturing experience preferred * Supervisory experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Ability to organize and prioritize tasks * Ability to coordinate several projects at once * Ability to pay close attention to details * Problem solving and follow through * Promote a safe work culture * Some knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint * Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Created: 2025-11-06