Production Supervisor | Assistance

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Full Time United States, US

5 days ago Requisition

Multiple Locations | Relocation Assistance Available

• Canton, OH

Due to continued expansion across our manufacturing network, MMPA is seeking experienced and motivated Production Supervisors for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities at multiple facilities. We are looking for leaders who thrive in a fast-paced dairy processing environment, are passionate about developing teams, and are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

For qualified candidates, relocation assistance is available, making this an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a stable and respected member-owned dairy cooperative.

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking to advance your career with a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the MMPA team.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of production employees while ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility. This role plans and assigns work, manages shift resources, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures production, quality, food safety, and safety objectives are achieved.

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and customer requirements.
• Plan and organize personnel, materials, equipment, and production schedules to maximize efficiency.
• Coach, develop, and hold employees accountable to performance expectations and plant standards.
• Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication and smooth operational transitions.
• Promote and maintain compliance with food safety, SQF, FSMA, GMP, and workplace safety programs.
• Monitor production processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Coordinate staffing, workflow adjustments, and operational priorities to meet business demands.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve issues and improve overall plant performance.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and uphold company policies and procedures.
• Serve as a hands‑on leader who supports operational success while developing future talent.

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, food production, dairy processing, or a related industry preferred.
• Strong leadership experience managing teams in a production environment.

• Excellent communication, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make sound operational decisions.
• Ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement.
• Self‑directed, resourceful, and collaborative leadership style.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and manufacturing systems.
• Commitment to safety, food quality, and operational excellence.

This role requires active involvement throughout the manufacturing facility, including climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Strong communication and listening skills are essential.

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer-owned cooperative and dairy processor founded in 1916. MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin, operating five member‑owned processing plants that produce fluid milk, cheese, ultra filtered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream, and condensed skim milk.

• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employer‑matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards.
• Employee wellness initiatives.
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.