Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Posted 8 days ago

michigan milk producers associationOvid (MI)

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing

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About the role

Production Supervisor Join MMPA During an Exciting Period of GrowthDue to continued expansion across our manufacturing network, MMPA is seeking an experienced and motivated 3rd shift Production Supervisor at our Ovid, MI facility. We are looking for leaders who thrive in a fast-paced dairy processing environment, are passionate about developing teams, and are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence. For qualified candidates, relocation assistance is available, making this an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a stable and respected member-owned dairy cooperative. If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking to advance your career with a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the MMPA team.

Position Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of production employees while ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility. This role plans and assigns work, manages shift resources, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures production, quality, food safety, and safety objectives are achieved.

What You'll Do:

Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and customer requirements.
Plan and organize personnel, materials, equipment, and production schedules to maximize efficiency.
Coach, develop, and hold employees accountable to performance expectations and plant standards.
Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication and smooth operational transitions.
Promote and maintain compliance with food safety, SQF, FSMA, GMP, and workplace safety programs.
Monitor production processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
Coordinate staffing, workflow adjustments, and operational priorities to meet business demands.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and professional growth.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve issues and improve overall plant performance.
Maintain regulatory compliance and uphold company policies and procedures.
Serve as a hands-on leader who supports operational success while developing future talent.
What We're Looking ForEducation & Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, food production, dairy processing, or a related industry preferred.
Strong leadership experience managing teams in a production environment.

Key Qualifications: Excellent communication, coaching, and employee development skills. Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Analytical mindset with the ability to make sound operational decisions. Ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement. Self-directed, resourceful, and collaborative leadership style. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and manufacturing systems. Commitment to safety, food quality, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements: This role requires active involvement throughout the manufacturing facility, including climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Strong communication and listening skills are essential.

About Us: The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin. MMPA maintains a strong presence within the dairy industry with strategic business relationships through a variety of channels like processing shelf-stable, value added dairy products. MMPA has five member owned processing plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, including Superior Dairy and the Middlebury Cheese Company. Products made at MMPA's plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultrafiltered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream and condensed skim milk.

Why you'll love working here:

Competitive salary
Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Employer-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
Employee wellness initiatives

Employee feedback and suggestion forumsMMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process. We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or rsums from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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