Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Locally owned and operated since 1995, Winona Foods is proud to be a growing industry leader in innovative cheese manufacturing, converting, and distribution. We support a wide range of partners — from major dairy manufacturers to industrial and food service customers across the country.

If you’re looking for a workplace where people matter, your ideas are valued, and your work makes a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction, you’ll feel right at home here.

Winona Foods — Imagine the Possibilities!

• Full-time
• 3rd shift (9:00pm–5:00am, Monday–Friday, some Saturdays as needed)
• $6,000 annual 3rd shift premium in addition to base salary
• Department:
  Production – Slice Department
• Location:
  
  1521 Brookfield Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54313
• Competitive salary and benefits package

The Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift leads overnight operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role operates with a high level of independence, leading teams through Team Leads while coordinating closely with Maintenance and Quality. The Supervisor is responsible for end-of-week sanitation, team development, and driving daily performance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety policies, GMPs, and company procedures
• Promote a safe, clean work environment through active presence and enforcement

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees and Team Leads
• Lead 2–3 Team Leads; set expectations and ensure accountability
• Partner on staffing, line coverage, and daily labor allocation
• Provide performance feedback and address concerns as needed

3rd Shift Operations & Communication

• Serve as primary on-shift decision-maker with a high level of autonomy
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and other leaders to resolve issues
• Ensure clear shift handoff, including results, issues, and follow-ups

Production Execution

• Drive performance in safety, quality, throughput, labor, and waste
• Monitor operations, address gaps, and adjust priorities as needed
• Ensure accurate production reporting and documentation

Sanitation & Food Safety

• Lead end-of-week sanitation, ensuring proper execution and compliance
• Verify cleaning completion and readiness for startup
• Ensure adherence to food safety programs; partner with Quality to resolve issues
• Support sanitation processes through training and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Support continuous improvement and standard work
• Identify recurring issues and assist with root cause solutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to support operations

Floor Presence

• Maintain strong floor presence to monitor operations, reinforce expectations, and coach employees

Note:

Certain technical, food safety, and process-specific responsibilities will be learned through on-the-job training.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 3–5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in dairy/cheese or food production
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with sanitation processes (SSOPs), equipment cleaning, and sanitation readiness in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• Continuous improvement experience (Lean, 5S, waste reduction, or similar) or willingness to learn preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety programs (HACCP or Preventive Controls), and sanitation practices
• Familiarity with allergen control and dairy-specific food safety risks preferred
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees, including Team Leads or frontline leaders preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize work effectively, and ensure follow-through
• Experience using ERP, MES, or OEE systems preferred; ability to interpret production data and act on trends
• Strong written and verbal communication…