Dairy Farmers of America

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Country Fresh is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to lead our 3rd shift operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving production performance, promoting a culture of safety and quality, and developing high-performing teams. Join a company committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while building your leadership career with Country Fresh.

Shift: 3rd shift

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.
  • Monitor production equipment, coordinate repairs, and ensure proper sanitation standards are maintained.
  • Champion food safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Oversee production scheduling, staffing, and material readiness to meet customer demand.
  • Coach, train, and develop team members while fostering employee engagement and accountability.
  • Manage employee performance, timekeeping, corrective actions, and labor relations matters as needed.
  • Investigate and report workplace incidents and support ongoing safety initiatives and training.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of food manufacturing experience and at least 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams while driving a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st 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 including Disabled/Veterans

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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