2nd Shift Production Supervisor
Winona Foods · Green Bay, WI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Winona Foods (industrial) in Green Bay, WI. Has the authority to stop work or escalate concerns when food safety or product quality may be at risk.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- OEE, FDA / GMP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $75k–$101k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 23 production supervisor openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 23 other live production postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $75k–$101k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- Lean 33%
- SAP 25%
- Kaizen 21%
- EHS / safety 21%
- 5S 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Winona FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- ◆Provide supervision of employees to ensure effective selection, retention, development, and performance management
- ◆Conduct annual performance appraisals and new hire evaluations
- ◆Drive productivity within the department. Report variances to productivity in a detailed and timely manner
- ◆Audit machine settings, and housekeeping
- ◆Engage in production planning, team organization and delegation
- ◆Provide support and ensure engagement of all team members
- ◆Complete all paperwork, including work orders, in an accurate and timely manner.
- ◆Work interdepartmentally (formally/informally,) to improve communication, teamwork, and functionality between departments
- ◆Proficiently use company ERP and OEE systems
- ◆Assist in food safety and quality programs
- ◆Lead the department sanitation and/or pre-operational inspections as required
- ◆Complete special projects as required
- ◆Ensure compliance with all safety, company procedures and policies
- ◆Follow all GMP standards and ensure all employees are in compliance.
- ◆Maintain a presence on the floor minimum 75% of the time.
- ◆All other duties as assigned.
Quality
Responsibilities
- ◆Has the authority to stop work or escalate concerns when food safety or product quality may be at risk.
- ◆Responsible for day-to-day execution of food safety and quality
requirements
on the production floor
- ✓Ensures compliance with SOPs, GMPs, food safety and food quality controls, and BRC
requirements
- ✓Monitors CCPs and preventive controls and ensures accurate documentation
Escalates and supports investigation of food safety or quality deviations
Supervisor
Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory
responsibilities
in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities
include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The individual must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP system experience preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s or Associates degree preferred, or two to five years of progressively responsible related experience. General knowledge of cost-effective manufacturing principles or management; knowledge and experience in planning and supervising operations.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check.
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Locally owned and operated since 1995, Winona Foods is proud to be a growing industry leader in innovative cheese manufacturing, converting, and distribution. We support a wide range of partners — from major dairy manufacturers to industrial and foodservice customers across the country.
If you’re looking for a workplace where people matter, your ideas are valued, and your work makes a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction, you’ll feel right at home here.
Winona Foods — Imagine the Possibilities!
Job Details
- •Full-time
- •2nd Shift (1:00pm–9:00pm, Monday–Friday, some Saturdays as needed)
- •$3,000 annual 2nd shift premium in addition to base salary
- •Department: Production – Slice Department
- •Location: 1521 Brookfield Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54313
- •Competitive salary and benefits package
Summary
Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is the first level of supervision over production operation. This position is responsible for leading and directing employees to safely and efficiently meet quality and production standards for the assigned department. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills and the demonstrated ability to motivate and engage employees.