Supervisor, Production

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe.

About the role

As the Production Supervisor, you will guide a diverse team of partners in a food manufacturing setting. You will participate in our Production Leader training where you will learn about production processes, how to coach and mentor team members, and strive towards resolution of production, safety, and quality matters. Our Production Supervisors are focused on three core priorities: Leadership, Manufacturing Operations, and Regulatory & Customer Compliance.

This position works a 12-hour night shift: Sunday-Tuesday and every other Saturday. As you demonstrate successful performance in the role, there will be the opportunity to move to days.

Responsibilities

• Leadership
  • Engage your team by communicating expectations and providing ongoing performance feedback.
  • With coaching and support from plant leadership, guide a team of production partners to maximize efficiencies and achieve daily production goals.
  • Assist in overseeing company, plant, or department processes and programs.
  • Monitor training to ensure the team is prepared for success.
  • Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in alignment with company commitments.
• Manufacturing Operations
  • Daily problem solving to identify waste and cost reduction opportunities.
  • Participate in capital improvement projects.
  • Resolve roadblocks to maximize production efficiencies.
• Customer Compliance
  • Collaborate with others to drive efforts that serve our customer obsession.
  • Develop and demonstrate knowledge of various government regulations.
  • Represent the plant with regulatory, customer, and internal audits.
  • Establish and audit standard operating procedures which define and monitor processes to ensure customer requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in dairy, food science, agriculture, business, or related field preferred. We also consider candidates with a high school diploma or GED with 3-5 years of proven leadership or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to communicate with influence both written and verbally.
• Proactive, self-accountable, solution-focused mindset with a continuous desire to learn and improve.
• Ability to collaborate with partners from diverse backgrounds and ensure a culture rooted in dignity and respect.
• Physical requirements:
  • Stand up to 12 hours per day.
  • Walk up to 60 minutes per hour.
  • Sit up to 15 minutes per hour.
  • Lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Bend/squat/twist as required by the role.

Benefits

• Retirement
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
  • 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP.
  • Additional annual company contribution of about 8% of earnings (total ~16% in retirement savings annually).
• Bonus & Incentives
  • Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
  • Off-shift bonus up to $10,000 annually for qualifying shifts.
  • Extra shift bonus available when working beyond regular schedule.
  • Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Relocation
  • $10,000 relocation bonus plus a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for the position.
• Childcare Support
  • Up to $5,000 annually to help with childcare costs, including independent babysitters.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
  • Onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Development
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Role-relevant development opportunities aligned with career goals and company needs.
• Community Support
  • Partners Helping Partners program: peer-organized fundraisers and support for colleagues in need.

For positions requiring travel: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance (at least state minimum), acceptable driving record, and a vehicle that meets the travel necessities of the position are required.