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Line Supervisor

Line Supervisor

KRIER FOODS LLCRandom Lake, WI, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Overview : The Production Line Supervisor is responsible for leading, training, and motivating a cross-functional team to safely maximize output while maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment. This role oversees production processes, equipment functionality, and plant cleanliness, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities :

  • Excellence in Leadership : Take charge of the production line, lead personnel by example, and manage processes and equipment, while fostering a positive culture of accountability and teamwork.
  • Optimize Performance : Ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency, minimizing downtime while meeting or exceeding productivity, safety, and quality targets.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement : Identify bottlenecks, creatively problem-solve, and implement solutions to enhance productivity, safety, and quality.
  • Coach, Train, and Develop : Guide, mentor, and assist production team members in performing tasks safely, efficiently, and in compliance with standardized procedures—with a special emphasis on developing machine operators to assist in and take over certain maintenance and sanitation functions such as CIPs and preventative maintenance.
  • Prioritize Team Well-Being : Place the safety and development of team members above all else, ensuring a positive and disciplined work environment.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration and Cohesion : Communicate effectively with Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance teams to ensure seamless coordination.
  • Set and Enforce the Standard : Ensure compliance with all operational and safety protocols, to include Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), PPE compliance, forklift safety, break times, and production and equipment SOPs.
  • Supervise and Lead Daily Operations : Lead Shop Floor Meetings, update efficiency boards, ensure all production records are accurately completed.
  • Oversee Training : Monitor training progress, maintain documentation, and ensure adherence to job standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Problem Solving and Resource Allocation : Assist in and allocate resources to equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, line changeovers, and sanitation as needed.
  • Maintain Cleanliness : Ensure work areas meet hygiene standards and leave the production line in better condition than found.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Education and Experience :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Manufacturing Supervision or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience (food / beverage industry and machinery experience preferred).
  • 1–2 years of supervisory / management experience preferred.

    • Skills and Abilities :

  • Demonstrated leadership success in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks based on business needs with a proactive, high-urgency approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Proficient in reading and explaining job standards, quality specifications, and regulatory requirements.
  • Forklift certification (provided by Krier Beverage, Inc.).
  • Food Safety Training required.
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