Production Supervisor 2nd Shift
American Pasteurization Company · Milwaukee, WI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at American Pasteurization Company (industrial) in Milwaukee, WI.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $77k–$114k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 27 production supervisor openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live production postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $77k–$114k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- ✓ Lean 32%
- SAP 25%
- Root cause 21%
- 5S 21%
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Full description from American Pasteurization CompanyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Improves manufacturing processes, schedules and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
- ◆Works with Manager to collect appropriate data to interpret and recommend capacity levels and operating efficiency through the workforce, technology and/or equipment.
- ◆Works with supply chain management to improve lean operations.
- ◆Maintains plant staff by recruiting, partnering with staffing agencies, selecting, orienting, coaching, and evaluating performance.
- ◆Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in the plant safety team, programs and initiatives. Creates an environment where all team members hold each other accountable for keeping their co-workers safe.
- ◆Partners with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure compliance in GMPs, food safety & food quality, SOPs, HACCP, Allergen and safety programs.
- ◆Assists Manager with scheduling and crewing levels.
- ◆Implements and enforces company policies and procedures.
- ◆Assists with maintaining proper inventory levels for planned production.
- ◆Sage or other ERP system experience greatly preferred
- ◆Other duties as assigned by manager
Education
- ✓High School Diploma or equalentant.
- ✓BA/BS degree in Manufacturing, Logistics, Food Science, Business or related field is preferred.
Experience
- ✓2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience in a culinary or food manufacturing environment preferred.
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Description
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for oversight of the production floor and team members. Works with the Plant Manager to develop the necessary tools for training, troubleshooting, problem elimination and streamlining processes within the plant. This role has responsibility to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- •Ability to manage business critical functions in a calm and systematic fashion.
- •Experience with GMPs, food safety and food quality.
- •General knowledge of food nutrition.
- •Organized and analytical with excellent record keeping and documentation skills are required.
- •Proficiency in the MS Suite of products is required.
Physical and Environmental Working Conditions
The work environment for this role includes both office work and plant floor work. The conditions in the office will include time using the phone and the computer while sitting. The plant floor environment will expose this individual to regularly moving mechanical parts and forklifts. The environment is ventilated, air conditioned, damp, and with vibrations. Employees are required to wear the following protective equipment: hair net, rubber soled non-slip shoes, and eye wear. Hearing protection is optional.