Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Nestle

. Lead the shift, line, or area team to safely deliver the production plan .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeBurlington • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,229 - $99,782 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading production teams to achieve quality, safety, and compliance standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in managing team performance, resource allocation, and operational efficiency in a food manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Food Manufacturing ExperienceGMP KnowledgeContinuous ImprovementLean ManufacturingMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningQuality AssuranceFood Safety ComplianceRoot Cause Problem-SolvingOperational StandardsPerformance MonitoringProcess ImprovementStaff ManagementDocumentation ManagementBudget Planning

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam MotivationCoaching SkillsAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in EngineeringBusiness ManagementFood ScienceOrganizational Leadership/Supervision

Industry Keywords

Food ProcessingPackagingSupply ChainNCETPMSafety PracticesEnvironmental ComplianceSanitation Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the shift, line, or area team to safely deliver the production plan
Meet quality, food safety, compliance, and performance expectations
Staff, onboard, train, coach, and manage team performance
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, GMP, sanitation, quality, and operational standards
Monitor daily results, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement using NCE/TPM principles
Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and other support teams to resolve issues and improve line performance
Ensure skills, resources, equipment readiness, and maintenance priorities support reliable operations
Lead new product launches, process improvements, and changing business priorities
Maintain documentation, communication, records, and timely escalation of issues
Manage staffing, team deployment, attendance, overtime, and performance
Deliver scheduled production on time, within cost, and to quality standards
Support area budget and capital planning while identifying productivity improvements
Travel approximately 5%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum associate’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, or Organizational Leadership/Supervision preferred
2 or more years in food manufacturing with production floor experience required
Experience in food processing, packaging, Quality, and Supply Chain
Knowledge of GMPs
Minimum 1 year of experience in a Continuous Improvement environment
Lean manufacturing or TPM experience preferred
Strong housekeeping, safety practices, and risk awareness
Effective speaking, writing, listening, coaching, and information-sharing skills
Ability to build trust, motivate teams, and coach employees
Ability to address challenges and noncompliance with sound judgment and accountability
Adaptability to changing priorities, responsibilities, work styles, and business needs
Strong organization, follow-up, and objective-setting skills
Mechanical aptitude and root cause problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business systems
Not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives / bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Inclusive workplace
Accommodation support during recruitment