Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a diary marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Since 1914, Kemps has provided families with fresh, delicious dairy products, fresh milk, frozen yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and frozen novelty treats.

By joining Kemps, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor for our location in Cedarburg, WI. In this essential role, you will provide work direction and leadership to production employees within the guidelines of standard work rules, union contract provisions, and employment policies. Monitor all stages of the production process and ensure accurate fulfillment of customer orders through appropriate production scheduling.

Shifts available: Core hours: 10am - 6pm

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor the pasteurizing, separating, cooling or freezing, filling, mixing, clean-up, standardizing and storing operations to ensure that plant production and quality standards are met.
• Supervise production scheduling so appropriate quantities and varieties of product are produced to fill orders for customers. Ensures that bill of materials (e.g. ingredients, packaging) are appropriately staged for next production runs.
• Examine the equipment used in production processes to ensure that equipment is functioning efficiently and is properly cleaned and sanitized. Arrange for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures
• Actively promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations. Conduct accident/injury investigations and send reports of injury to HR in a timely manner to meet rapid reporting standards. May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings and training
• Understand and fulfill the requirements and regulations for food safety and quality. Administer policies, procedures and programs related to operations
• Understands and fulfills the requirements of SQF 2000 Level 3 code of regulation for food safety and quality. Manages policies, procedures and programs related to operations. Fosters continuous improvement to maintain the SQF 2000 Level 3 certification.
• Work effectively with employees to promote positive and productive working relationships. Effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly. Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances
• Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration. Will consider a minimum of 5 years of work experience in dairy or food industry manufacturing in lieu of a degree
• 3 years of food manufacturing experience and 1 year of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of and skill with MS Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of continuous improvement models

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1^st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer