Arena, Arena, WI, US
Position Title:Production Supervisor
Monday-Friday
Shift: 4PM- 12AM
Department:Production
Reports To:Plant Manager
FLSA:Exempt
Position Summary
Partners with management to promote the growth, quality, and efficiency of V&V Supremo Foods’ production processes and procedures.
Five Primary Responsibilities
- Establishes and/or adjusts production schedules to supply & demand volumes.
- Find solutions to positively improve working conditions and direct/motivate the workforce.
- Supply and maintain necessary materials, tools & inventory levels for required objectives and work tasks.
- Enforce policies and procedures to meet or exceed quality specifications and safety standards. Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of equipment ensuring food safety.
- Responsible for production schedules, labor use and worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Makes recommendations for continuous improvements.
SQF (Safe Quality Food) Compliance
It is the responsibility of every employee to ensure that V & V Supremo’s food safety and quality management system complies with food safety regulations and SQF compliance. In turn, our customers are assured that the product has been produced, processed, prepared, and handled according to the highest possible standards.
All employees are required to comply and promote compliance with V & V Supremo’s food safety program and polices, including but not limited to:
Hazard Prevention:Help to keep all work areas clean and free of unsafe obstacles.
Educate:Educate yourself and others on the correct standard operating procedures for the task you are responsible for.
Accountable:It is your responsibility to understand and comply with the Company’s SQF policies and procedures
Report Food Safety Issues: It is your responsibility to communicate any food safety and quality problems to your supervisor to initiate action.
Training:Attend all required training and pass all necessary knowledge or skill-based evaluations.
Key Activities
- Supervises staff of 18 to 24
- Safety
- Ensure monthly training is executed according to plan.
- Supply and verify the employees are using the right safety tools (PPE) and equipment.
- Lead by example, safety first and ensure employee ownership.
- Report any injuries, conduct investigation (root cause analysis), and develop action plan in conjunction with management to prevent from reoccurrence.
- Responsible for following and enforcing safety (OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)) regulations and procedures.
- Quality
- Responsible for being a resource for all SQF related policy/procedure inquiries.
- Responsible for reporting any potential food safety issues to Plant Manager and Quality Control Department.
- Responsible for keeping master sanitation schedule (MSS) and sanitation standard operating procedures and ensuring sanitation needs are met.
- Meets or exceeds Pasteurized Milk Ordinance standards.
- Trains/retrains staff on policies/procedures that help ensure SQF adherence and promote food safety related behaviors and integrity as it relates to a food safety culture.
- Maintains time and production records, requisitions, and verify product specs.
- Responsible for complying with and enforcing all Safe Quality Food (SQF/HACCP) polices/procedures and requirements.
- People
- Confers with other supervisors during shift exchange to coordinate facility activities.
- Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, recommends improvements in production methods and equipment, standard operating procedures and working conditions.
- Manage performance, drive accountability and recognition of employees based on job description/classifications and performance metric (safety, quality, performance, cost)
- Ensure CBA is followed.
- Verify and approve scheduled hours.
- Performance/Production
- Familiar with dairy manufacturing equipment and food packaging systems
- Knowledge of Form-Fill-Seal Vacuum Packaging Machines
- Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
- KPI (Key Performance Indicator) daily reports (People, Quality, Production, Performance, Cost)
- Conduct weekly cycle counts of raw materials, packaging materials and finish goods.
- Order materials based on production schedule and aligned with Plant Management based on availability.
- Cost
- Ensure quality specs to avoid write offs.
- Manage labor hours and overtime below or equal to budget.
- Ensure pounds per hour per SKU are meeting or exceeding standards.
- Minimize waste product, supplies, materials, and utilities.
- Maximize yield and minimize giveaway (overweight).
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Performance Metrics
- Ability to implement SQF standards and meet overall production standards.
- Production planning and execution under the supervision of Plant Manager.
- Successful implementation of assigned production projects.
Key External Interface
- Raw materials representative
- Product consumers
- Retail/Food Service customers
- Third party vendors
Key Internal Interface
- Production management and workforce
- Quality control department
- Maintenance department
- Distribution, Sales, and Marketing workforce
- Procurement, Finance
- Human Resources
Skills Required
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills (Root Cause Analysis).
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Supervisory skills
- Basic Math Skills
- Understanding and awareness of Latino and American cultures
- Hands-on can-do attitude
- Strong people skills with the ability to build working relationships with managers, workforce, and customers.
- Effective supervisor and leader in the manufacturing industry
- Able to take ownership hold self-accountable, improve the production processes, and increase efficiency.
- Spanish and English (written and spoken) preferred
Necessary Experience
- Production experience in the consumer goods industry (prefer food processing & sanitation exp.)
- Continuous process / production process improvement knowledge
- ERP / MRP knowledge and troubleshooting
- OEE experience
- Familiar with manufacturing equipment including packaging.
- Experience supervising Spanish speaking workforce (18 to 24)
- At least 5 years’ experience as a Production Supervisor
- BA or BS desired
Absence of Supervisor
In the absence of the Plant Manager, it is your responsibility to refer to key personnel of equal status for any food safety issues. Please refer to the organization chart of responsibility or ask your supervisor for further clarification.
Absence of Key Personnel
In the absence of current position key personnel please refer to a position status of equal of higher
qualifications.
Integrator
Position Status
Sr. VP of Operations
SQF Practitioner
Plant Manager
Asst. Plant Manager
Lead Supervisor
Production Supervisor/QC Supervisor/Foreman
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
- Supervising: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Arena, WI 53503 (Required)
Work Location: In person
WORK ENVIROMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Production roles are performed in a food manufacturing environment and require strict adherence to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards, including use of required PPE. Employees may work in areas with variable temperatures, machinery noise, and exposure to food ingredients and sanitation chemicals. The role requires standing or walking for extended periods, performing repetitive tasks, and regularly lifting up to 25–35 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
V&V Supremo Foods is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive environment where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities to succeed
