Production Supervisor

Ventura Foods

Production Supervisor overseeing workflows and engaging team performance at Ventura Foods. Focus on quality, safety, and efficient production goals in a manufacturing setting.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeWaukesha • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills in overseeing production workflows, ensuring quality and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Possesses expertise in performance management, coaching, and effective communication within a manufacturing environment.

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Leadership CapabilityPerformance ManagementGMP KnowledgeHACCP KnowledgeAnalytical Ability

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Hard Skills

Production ManagementQuality AssuranceCoachingProblem SolvingPerformance ReviewsTrainingDelegationSanitation PracticesWorkflow OversightContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationMotivational SkillsOrganizational SkillsEngagement

Tools & Technologies

RedZoneKronos

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingGMPHACCPSanitationProduction GoalsSafety Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the workflow at our facilities
Focus on meeting production goals, quality, safety, people leadership, engagement, and cost objectives
Performance management of direct reports including direction setting, accountability, coaching, feedback, performance reviews, development, training, etc.
Monitor the production process utilizing RedZone and engaging with the area team
Escalate any production issues per the escalation criteria
Plan, organize, and delegate work assignments to accommodate departmental schedules
Ensure administrative tasks are completed including interviewing new potential team members, planning & scheduling, safety reporting, kronos, and other system entries
Ensure product specifications are met and alert production manager and quality assurance if product quality is in question
Resolve quality issues through training of personnel and enforcement of standards
Lead & Participate in continuous improvement projects within supervised area
Attend specified meetings and provide detailed shift handover information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 3-5 years as front line supervisor in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Experience in food manufacturing facilities and knowledge of GMP's, HACCP, and sanitation practices is helpful
Must possess knowledge of the manufacturing environment
Skill set of strong leadership capability and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross functionally and upwards
Skill set must include strong analytical ability, observation, and coaching skills
Ability to motivate, lead, and engage employees
Excellent problem solving skills and strong work ethic

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs