Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (2/2/3) Antigo, WI

About the role

This position works a 2/2/3 rotation, 4pm to 4am.

Responsibilities

• Leads shift operations to ensure personal safety, food safety, product quality, and productivity standards are consistently met.
• Directs and supports team members to follow standardized work and company policies, including Safety, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Provides guidance and support to maintain accountability and effective communication within the team.
• Fosters team cohesion, resolves conflicts, and motivates team members to achieve goals.
• Drives initiatives that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards and activities are delivering expected results, including the commercialization of new products, manufacturing processes, and audit readiness.
• Ensures accurate inventory handling and material flow and recommends improvements in supply chain and inventory processes.
• Troubleshoots and resolves operational issues through observation, coaching, training, and procedural updates.
• Communicates process or policy changes to team members in a timely and effective manner.
• Evaluates, coaches, and develops team members’ behaviors, knowledge, and performance.
• Serves as the primary contact for food safety or quality concerns, escalating issues as needed.
• Maintains compliance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) audit requirements and ensures ongoing food safety and quality across operations.

Direct Reports

This position directly leads a team of production team members for a designated shift (15+ Team Members).

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates of Arts Degree (A.A) in Supervisory Management or related field preferred. Completion of associate’s degree within an established timeline after hire is required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment or as a Supervisor in Food Manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in cheese making and whey processing is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company’s culture. Sartori’s core values are family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex analytical insights to diverse audiences.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to identify and respond to needs based on an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
• Continuous Improvement: Embraces a mindset focused on continuous improvement, leveraging analytics to drive transformational results.
• Coaching: Effectively coaches and mentors others, providing guidance that enhances performance and facilitates development while building confidence.
• Accountability: High level of accountability for own and team’s performance.
• Decision Quality: Makes informed, timely decisions using a blend of analytical insights, experience, and sound judgment.
• Relationship Building: Builds and maintains trusting relationships and alliances both inside and outside the organization, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Results Driven: Leverages a collaborative approach to achieve results that promote Sartori’s success.
• Exceptional Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team towards achieving production goals while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Problem Solving: Proficient in identifying and resolving issues promptly and effectively. Capable of analyzing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting equipment, and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Work Location

This is an on-site position at our Antigo Creamery located in Antigo, WI.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 10%).
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move objects weighing 40 - 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Setting / Environment

When entering the production facility, the Team Member is occasionally exposed to cold working conditions and/or moving mechanical parts. The noise level is moderate while in the plant. This position requires occasional off-shift work.