Select Custom Solutions
Production Shift Manager - 3rd Shift
Select Custom Solutions, La Crosse, Wisconsin, us, 54602
Shape What’s Next At Select Custom Solutions
At Select Custom Solutions, we don’t just make ingredients—we create possibilities. From La Crosse, WI, our team brings innovation and expertise to contract manufacturing, branded dairy and non‑dairy ingredients, custom blends, and ingredient distribution. With modern facilities and cutting‑edge capabilities, we help some of the world’s most trusted brands deliver products that make a difference in people’s lives.
With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, Select Custom Solutions offers opportunities to be part of meaningful work that impacts industries worldwide. Whether you’re working hands‑on in manufacturing or supporting operations, your contributions help drive the future of food and nutrition.
We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family‑owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays Off
Uniform Program
Shoe Allowance
Onsite gym
Career Advancement Opportunities
Leadership Development
Opportunities to support our local communities
Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world
What This Role Is All About We are looking for a Production Shift Manager on 3rd Shift in La Crosse, WI.
Production Hours: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM Approximate working hours: 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM
The Shift Manager supervises, coaches, trains, and provides mentoring to supervisors and operators in the department area. This position provides technical knowledge to operators to increase their skills and help them perform their job successfully. The Shift Manager has the ultimate responsibility for operations and quality in the department area.
Job Duties
Provide training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention.
Conduct work in a safe manner and abide by all company safety policies.
Responsible for operation of workers and equipment in the production of high quality/ high value products while applying learned knowledge of processes involved and production methods.
Train employees in work methods and procedures.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures for the department and communicate expectations to supervisors and hourly employees.
Provide feedback to supervisors to help coordinate activities of workers engaged in manufacturing handled at the highest level of quality.
Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve quality and efficiency of the department.
Analyze laboratory data, data trending, and react accordingly.
Act as mentor to supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with the inspection of product to verify conformance to specifications and direct setup and adjustments of machines.
Carry out duties as requested by Plant Management.
Demonstrate good mechanical skills and understanding with ability to communicate and work with the maintenance department so that all equipment is maintained at the highest level to reduce unnecessary down time.
Provide guidance to supervisors and hourly employees as needed to increase their mechanical skills.
Coach supervisors and hourly employees in the department to follow company standard Good Manufacturing Practices in their daily production runs.
Maintain compliance with food safety programs and HACCP.
Able to complete and/or assist in the duties of all jobs related to production when circumstances demand.
Manage reporting of yields, recovery and maximize opportunities.
Act as a coach and mentor to help supervisors and hourly employees understand the process.
Qualifications Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or any other related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Experience Required
Minimum five (5) years of experience in manufacturing required.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant preferred.
Supervisory experience required.
Where You’ll Be Working Our La Crosse, WI plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services.
La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high‑quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for its Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site
https://www.lacrossechamber.com/
for more information on local events.
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With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, Select Custom Solutions offers opportunities to be part of meaningful work that impacts industries worldwide. Whether you’re working hands‑on in manufacturing or supporting operations, your contributions help drive the future of food and nutrition.
We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family‑owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays Off
Uniform Program
Shoe Allowance
Onsite gym
Career Advancement Opportunities
Leadership Development
Opportunities to support our local communities
Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world
What This Role Is All About We are looking for a Production Shift Manager on 3rd Shift in La Crosse, WI.
Production Hours: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM Approximate working hours: 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM
The Shift Manager supervises, coaches, trains, and provides mentoring to supervisors and operators in the department area. This position provides technical knowledge to operators to increase their skills and help them perform their job successfully. The Shift Manager has the ultimate responsibility for operations and quality in the department area.
Job Duties
Provide training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention.
Conduct work in a safe manner and abide by all company safety policies.
Responsible for operation of workers and equipment in the production of high quality/ high value products while applying learned knowledge of processes involved and production methods.
Train employees in work methods and procedures.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures for the department and communicate expectations to supervisors and hourly employees.
Provide feedback to supervisors to help coordinate activities of workers engaged in manufacturing handled at the highest level of quality.
Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve quality and efficiency of the department.
Analyze laboratory data, data trending, and react accordingly.
Act as mentor to supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with the inspection of product to verify conformance to specifications and direct setup and adjustments of machines.
Carry out duties as requested by Plant Management.
Demonstrate good mechanical skills and understanding with ability to communicate and work with the maintenance department so that all equipment is maintained at the highest level to reduce unnecessary down time.
Provide guidance to supervisors and hourly employees as needed to increase their mechanical skills.
Coach supervisors and hourly employees in the department to follow company standard Good Manufacturing Practices in their daily production runs.
Maintain compliance with food safety programs and HACCP.
Able to complete and/or assist in the duties of all jobs related to production when circumstances demand.
Manage reporting of yields, recovery and maximize opportunities.
Act as a coach and mentor to help supervisors and hourly employees understand the process.
Qualifications Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or any other related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Experience Required
Minimum five (5) years of experience in manufacturing required.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant preferred.
Supervisory experience required.
Where You’ll Be Working Our La Crosse, WI plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services.
La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high‑quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for its Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site
https://www.lacrossechamber.com/
for more information on local events.
AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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