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Production Supervisor Off ShiftGRN of Medina is recruiting a Production Supervisor/Operations Area Manager for a highly respected, privately held food manufacturer with more than a century of success. This organization has built its reputation on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement while remaining committed to its employees, customers, and the communities it serves.This opportunity is located in West-Central Wisconsin at one of the company's flagship manufacturing facilities. The organization continues to invest in its people, operations, sustainability initiatives, and manufacturing technology, making it an outstanding place to build a long-term career. Employees enjoy a collaborative culture where leadership is accessible, professional development is encouraged, and continuous improvement is embraced throughout the organizationPosition OverviewReporting to the Production Manager, the Operations Area Manager/Supervisor provides leadership for production and material handling teams within a high-volume food manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for driving operational excellence across safety, quality, productivity, cost control, equipment reliability, and employee development.Success in this role comes from coaching and developing teams, leading continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, and fostering a highly engaged, team-oriented culture. This leader must be comfortable working across multiple departments while maintaining strong relationships with hourly employees, maintenance, quality, engineering, and plant leadership. Flexibility to support various shifts as business needs require is expected.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, mentor, and develop approximately 40 hourly team membersBuild a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvementDrive improvements in safety, food quality, productivity, equipment reliability, and operating costsAnalyze production performance data and identify opportunities for operational improvementsLead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events and other continuous improvement projectsPartner closely with Maintenance to improve equipment performance and minimize downtimeSupport food safety, quality assurance, and employee safety programsManage production projects while meeting cost, quality, and schedule objectivesParticipate in budgeting activities and maintain control of labor and operational expensesUtilize performance feedback, coaching, and employee development to strengthen team capabilityFoster collaboration across Operations, Quality, Human Resources, Purchasing, and EngineeringPromote a positive, feedback-rich work environment focused on long-term operational successQualificationsBachelor's degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be consideredMinimum 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environmentFood manufacturing experience preferredDemonstrated success leading hourly production teamsStrong communication, coaching, and team-building abilitiesExperience implementing Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kaizen, 6S, SMED, SPC, or similar continuous improvement methodologiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsComfortable using Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systemsAdaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentPassion for developing people while delivering measurable operational resultsWhy This Opportunity?Join a financially stable, privately held manufacturer with over 100 years of industry leadershipStrong culture centered on employee development, teamwork, and operational excellenceSignificant investment in manufacturing technology and continuous improvementOpportunity to lead a large production team with visibility to senior leadershipStable business with well-recognized consumer brands and long-term growth strategyCompetitive compensation, excellent benefits, and outstanding career advancement opportunitiesBe part of an organization committed to sustainability, community involvement, and producing high-quality products consumers trust