3rd Shift Leader, Production - Menomonee Falls, WI

About the role

The Shift Leader, Production will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing our food ingredient manufacturing processes. Your leadership will ensure the seamless execution of production operations, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with safety protocols. By effectively coordinating with your team, managing raw materials, and maintaining equipment, you will contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional ingredients to our clients. This role demands a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills and a commitment to excellence in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assign duties to Production Operators and Production Workers.
• Notify the Production Supervisor and Scheduler of raw material needs and issues.
• Follow process formulas using raw materials such as cheese, cream, butter, and cream cheese.
• Work with live enzymes to achieve the finished product.
• Maintain processes within product specifications, including T.A., moisture, salt, and fat.
• Follow cook step pasteurization.
• Maintain incubation periods based on product strength requirements.
• Load and unload materials.
• Package finished products.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Clean machines and facilities.
• The employee in this role is responsible for food defense and food safety, ensuring adherence to all food safety protocols.
• Follow Safety Health and Environmental rules and regulations.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• PTO and Floating Holidays.
• A place to grow and develop.
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.

Pay

The hourly wage is $29.00. The hourly wage provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of 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.

Schedule

The operating hours are Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM. Weekend work is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain upon hiring.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Preferably with lead experience.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes, quality control standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.
• Ability to repetitively lift 50 to 80 pounds, including bags, boxes, and six‑gallon buckets.
• Ability to work in a wet environment when washing equipment, requiring the use of special