3rd Shift Production Supervisor
Great Lakes Cheese · Plymouth, WI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
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An engineer-level production role at Great Lakes Cheese (industrial) in Plymouth, WI. Create a Jobseeker Account.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SAP, MES
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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
- More than usual (4+ 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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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Great Lakes Cheese
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Great Lakes CheeseAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Organize, lead and supervise production employees; solving problems before they develop.
- ◆Provide assistance, coaching and guidance to line employees; fostering an environment that allows them to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.
- ◆Champion safety culture.
- ◆Collaborate with other manufacturing supervisors to schedule overtime and execute to labor plan.
- ◆Communicate and follow-up effectively.
- ◆Manage a shift of 50 employees.
- ◆Delegate responsibilities.
- ◆Manage daily production boards and hourly target feedback.
- ◆Observe and evaluate line processes and personnel.
- ◆Direct day-to-day activities, including work force movements, job assignments, time/attendance/vacation, etc.
- ◆Perform daily system functions to track production scanning, consumption, errors, etc. Maintain accurate records and employee files
- ◆Lead and motivate by example.
- ◆Set expectations and hold employees accountable.
- ◆Process daily employee issues and complaints; actively listen and provide feedback.
- ◆Facilitate and assist with special projects, customer requests, samples, etc.
- ◆Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow-up.
- ◆Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
- ◆Evaluate employee performance. Administer employee discipline as needed. Assure a safe work environment.
- ◆Manage continuous improvement projects as assigned.
- ◆All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
- ◆All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
- ◆Other
responsibilities
as assigned by the manager.
Required Education and Experience
- ✓Associate's degree or Technical education or commensurate experience.
- ✓4 years of supervisory experience or more.
- ✓In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
- ✓Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience. Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
- ✓Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues. Ability to coach, lead and develop employees.
- ✓Ability to make sound/independent decisions relating to order/production issues.
- ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Education and Experience
- ✓Bachelor's degree.
- ✓Kronos experience.
- ✓SAP experience.
- ✓MES experience.
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3rd Shift Production Supervisor
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Date: Oct 21, 2026
Location
Plymouth, WI, US, 53073
Company
Great Lakes Cheese
Job Overview
The Production Supervisor is responsible for maintaining smooth production flows on all lines while safely producing a high quality product in the most efficient way possible. This position is responsible to lead operations for hourly employee and to drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, on time delivery and productivity.
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Working Conditions
- •Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
- •Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
- •Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
- •Product weight: up to 100 lbs
- •Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
Nearest Major Market: Sheboygan
Nearest Secondary Market: Green Bay
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