Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Overview

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. Lactalis is a world leader in dairy, a family-owned company with a diverse portfolio of brands and products.

We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—and foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

The Production Supervisor is based in Brattleboro, VT and is responsible for maximizing productivity and achieving KPIs by managing and directing filler and packaging employees on assigned shifts. This role involves planning and overseeing daily tasks, resolving operational roadblocks and employee concerns, and strictly enforcing safety, quality, OSHA regulations, and company policies. The position requires collaboration with other departments to drive operational excellence through Continuous Improvement (CI) processes and the Management Operating Structure (MOS).

Reports to the Production Manager, Filling & Packing.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 2pm to 10pm.

• Provide direction, leadership, and development for direct reports, including training, coaching, performance management, and handling employee relations issues.
• Implement and enforce all safety programs and safe work practices, actively participating in plant safety initiatives.
• Meet production schedules, assure target yields and efficiencies are met, and evaluate/adjust work procedures to maximize productivity.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and recommend improvements to production methods and product quality.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with other supervisors and functions to optimize operations, resources, and department activities.
• Partner with the site leadership to achieve overarching goals for quality, productivity, efficiency, cost, customer service, and employee engagement.
• Oversee the daily activities and scheduling of assigned employees, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, and disciplinary action.
• Establish, instruct, and enforce proper procedures related to production efficiency, product quality, employee safety, and state/federal guidelines.
• Fulfill managerial responsibilities, including planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating tasks across the team.

The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Fill Pack and Material Handling employees, up to 20 employees in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project’s needs.
• Tools such as a computer will be provided to fulfill these responsibilities.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

From your STORY to ours

• High school diploma required; an associate’s degree is preferred.
• Majors in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related fields are preferred.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required.
• Ability to manage people in daily work by identifying potential and recruiting the best profiles, setting concrete and ambitious goals, delegating missions, motivating and developing a cohesive team in a changing environment.
• Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively with others, using tact and diplomacy in all communications; ability to convey ideas and information in a way that engages stakeholders.
• Ability to manage the team’s resources, achieve production targets, and meet needs.
• Ability to implement Good Manufacturing Practices by clearly defining written Work Instructions, Best Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with health regulations to ensure Manufacturing techniques, Product Safety, and Product Quality.
• Ability to motivate the organization to achieve targets and goals.
• Ability to determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively to ensure objective accomplishment with method and rigor.
• Provide a holistic and systematic perspective on strategic issues and translate them into a clear vision for the future.

Salary Description
$65,000 to $75,000