Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Job Description

The production supervisor will oversee 5-7 production operators in a milk manufacturing and distribution facility. This role involves monitoring production rates, materials, run rates, and ensuring that a quality product is manufactured while operators stay on task. The supervisor will use Microsoft Excel and Word for reporting and communicate with other departments and managers on production line results and irregularities. If you enjoy working at a continuous flow production pace, have high attention to detail, possess strong problem-solving skills, and thrive in a robust operations team, this position could be an ideal fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist with teaching Standard Operating Procedures/Conditions.
• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor equipment of the production line.
• Perform cleanings during set down times and product changeovers.
• Load/unload stacks and move items as assigned.
• Sort, bundle, and fill containers or assemble units.
• Mark or label product loads, ensuring proper coding of finished products.
• Record stock movement in and out of work areas.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Monitor materials, products, and equipment, reporting irregularities.
• Maintain communication with other departments and notify of issues.
• Ensure all paperwork is clear, legible, and accurate.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes using a continuous improvement mindset.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all required work safe practices.
• Report any food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by the department manager.
• Maintain a calm and collected mindset.
• Follow the chain of command, unless in case of emergency.
• Communicate exceptionally well with other shift supervisors, managers, and operators.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of manufacturing supervision experience
• Experience in Food/Dairy Production
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel for scheduling and reporting
• Strong communication skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive/food manufacturing supervision
• Technical degree or schooling
• Knowledge of SOPs and GMPs

Why Work Here?

Join a company with an 85+ year history of success, offering uniforms and boots, career advancement opportunities including skills training and apprenticeships, and comprehensive benefits such as Blue Cross Blue Shield Health, Avesis Vision, Delta Dental, and a Thrift Plan that has paid out 15% of employee annual salary in recent years. Employees can also enjoy a cleaner facility environment in the food/beverage manufacturing industry. PTO is provided, with 1 week after 90 days and 2 weeks after 180 days.

Work Environment

The facility is a milk distribution center servicing the entire state of Michigan, also producing ice cream. It is one of the top-performing plants in the country, highly automated with conveyors, palletizers, packaging equipment, large mixing silos, gauges, condensers, and other beverage production equipment. The facility adheres to FDA standards and has large government contracts for school systems and correctional facilities. Schedule follows the Dupont model with alternating 3 & 4 day weeks, and alternating 36 & 48 hour weeks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Battle Creek, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

This company is growing rapidly. They have brought 3 new lines over the past 4 years, currently working on streamlining new lines for different flavored Milk. Expecting continuous growth with expansion. They have great benefits when you get hired in direct. Benefits listed below.

Benefits:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Medical, Dental and Vision)
Single Individual Cost - $45 a Month
Single with one Child - $145 a Month
Employee and Spouse - $237.25 a Month
Family - $277 a Month

Offer Thrift Savoy (Their version of 401 K) from 2% - 12%

Vacation will be negotiable on hire in date (typically will see 1 week starting off)

Deductions will be broken down to per paycheck. You can elect each benefit individually, there is no bundling of benefits required.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Battle Creek,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 30, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.