Production Supervisor

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

 

Our Production Supervisor Opportunity

This is a critical role for someone who enjoys leadership, coaching teams, and ensuring that high standards for safety, sanitation, and production performance are met every day. You will help build a positive, engaged workforce and support the operational success of the Belgium plant.

 

What You’ll Get

At Lakeside Foods, supporting our employees is a top priority. You’ll enjoy a strong, affordable benefits package and the opportunity to be part of a team committed to quality and continuous improvement.

 

Benefits:

• Quality, affordable healthcare
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
• Perfect attendance and employee referral programs
• Product discounts through the company store

 

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Production Oversight

• Supervise and direct production shift employees to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Train and mentor seasonal and full‑time employees on equipment operation, PPE, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture; correct unsafe acts and support progressive corrective action processes.
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager and management team on employee onboarding and ongoing training.

Sanitation & Cleaning Operations

• Lead daily sanitation activities to ensure equipment and production areas are clean and ready for the next shift.
• Develop and maintain sanitation schedules, including shutdown and deep‑clean events.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, SSOPs, chemical handling protocols, and cross‑contamination prevention.
• Verify sanitation chemical concentrations and maintain proper labeling, storage, and documentation.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with HACCP programs and respond to food‑safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Perform ATP/TPC verification, pre‑operational inspections, and sanitation audits.
• Complete required allergen and organic transition documentation.
• Support plant readiness for SQF, HACCP, PCQI, and regulatory audits.

Maintenance Coordination

• Partner with the Maintenance Supervisor during off‑season to plan and support maintenance activities.
• Assist in the development and execution of capital and major maintenance projects.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate recordkeeping for production, sanitation, food safety, and equipment readiness.
• Uphold all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.

 

What You’ll Bring

• Associate degree or equivalent experience; 2–3 years of manufacturing or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food production equipment, sanitation processes, and GMP/HACCP standards.
• Experience reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience calculating proportions, percentages, and basic production metrics.
• Experience solving practical problems and responding to changing demands in a manufacturing environment.

 

Where You’ll Work: Belgium, WI

Located just minutes from Lake Michigan, Belgium offers a friendly small‑town feel, access to scenic outdoor recreati