Shift Supervisor-1st Shift
On-siteBarron, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Manage production team and daily operations to ensure established throughput, production goals, and schedules are met in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Direct equipment setup and readiness prior to start-up, while conducting pre-shift and post-shift meetings to communicate safety expectations, production goals, and performance feedback. Perform required daily production posting and closeout procedures, ensuring accurate entry of crew counts and production start/stop times to support reporting, payroll, and financial tracking. Coordinate staffing levels, personnel assignments, and minor repairs, and occasionally operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts and walk-behind motorized pallet jacks. Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Shipping teams to maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and sanitation standards, while identifying, documenting, and reporting nonconformances or deficiencies. Escalate operational, safety, quality, or personnel issues to the Production Manager in a timely manner.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Physical ability to meet the demands of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods, frequent use of hands and arms, and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds in compliance with OSHA guidelines
- Ability to comply with all safety, GMP, and company policies and procedures
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with sustained focus, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and lead by example
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey instructions, expectations, and information
- Proficient in general computer applications and ERP systems
- Strong leadership and organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks
- Forklift and/or walk-behind motorized lift certification
- Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts and walk-behind motorized pallet jacks (walkies), in accordance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and applicable training
Desired Qualifications
- 7+ years of manufacturing or food production experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Additional education
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