Production Supervisor

At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey!

Job Summary
Production Supervisors are responsible for all activities in the related production department(s) on assigned shift.  Departments may include one or more areas such as production, packaging, cheese prep, sanitation, etc.  The Production Supervisor provides direct supervision of team members for scheduling, training, performance and employee development. They oversee the accomplishments of assigned work through the delegation to team leads, drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery and/or Productivity, and assist in the hiring process and administers company policies in assigned departments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
•    Create a work environment that motivates and empowers team members to meet and exceed expectations for productivity, quality, waste, sanitation, and safety.
•    Conduct interviewing, hiring, training, and performance evaluations; address and resolve employee issues
•    Identify & implement continuous improvements to increase workplace safety, reduce waste, improve factory efficiencies and achieve cost savings
•    Ensure high quality manufacturing standards are maintained and all employee training is completed and current
•    Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) to meet defined targets; proactively address issues and collaborate across departments to resolve problems
•    Develop and communicate goals and required actions at regularly held shift meetings, and cascade vital operational information to other groups and/or shifts
•    Forecast labor requirements and equipment needs. Anticipate bottlenecks that could impede smooth production flows and on-time customer deliveries.
•    Schedule team members according to production plan with efficient allocation of resources
•    Create, schedule, print and release, issue materials, and ensures the completion of all work orders on a daily and weekly basis utilizing ERP system
•    Collaborate with other department managers to ensure plant and department goals are achieved
•    Administer time and attendance system for assigned team members
•    Ensure team members are aware of an adhere to all company policies and procedures
•    Troubleshoot basic problems with equipment 
•    Report all injuries and near misses to the Plant Manager at the time of injury; conduct accident investigation and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions 
•    Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
•    Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications 
•    College degree or equivalent experience
•    3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, food industry preferred
•    Proven ability to lead and/or supervise teams
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office
•    Experience utilizing an ERP system
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
•    Ability to work in cross-functional teams
•    Good organization and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to work under minimal supervision

Benefits 
•    Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
•    Basic Life Insurance
•    Voluntary Life Insurance
•    Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
•    401k Retirement Plan
•    Paid Holidays
•    Paid Vacation
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Short term/Long term disability 
•    Volunteer time off (VTO)
•    Tuition Reimbursement 
•    Pet insurance