Senior Supervisor, Production; 2nd shift - Ulm, MN

Senior Supervisor, Production (2nd shift) – New Ulm, MN

Location:

New Ulm, MN – On-site – 2nd shift – Full-time

The Senior Supervisor, Production plays a critical leadership role in ensuring efficient, safe, and high‑quality manufacturing operations. This position oversees production teams, drives continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Team Leadership:
  Supervise and mentor production staff, including Operators and Leads. Set clear performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Production Management:
  Oversee daily production activities to meet schedules and targets. Ensure optimal resource utilization and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Quality Assurance:
  Implement and maintain quality control procedures. Conduct inspections and audits, address issues promptly, and drive corrective actions.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Promote a strong safety culture. Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and company policies, including ISO and FSSC standards.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify process gaps and lead initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity using Lean principles.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics teams to resolve issues and optimize workflows.

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• A supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

• High school diploma required;
  Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years in production or manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in production management systems Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Salary: $85,000 – $105,000.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs, and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

At dsm‑firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. You’ll help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds – no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

We’re managing this search directly at dsm‑firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.