Fortressllc
1st Shift Production Supervisor – Dry Ingredients/Powder Blending
Fortressllc, New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States, 53151
Fortress Nutrition is hiring an experienced
1stShift Production Supervisor
to oversee daily production and personnel in Dry Powder division.
The right candidate will have previous experience in a leadership role, blending (preferably in the food and beverage industry), and a stable work history with previous employers.
Must be able to be accountable to the company’s need for overtime & weekend work as required.
this is a hands‑on, working supervisor role where you’ll guide the team, keep operations running smoothly, and ensure products meet the highest food safety & quality standards.
Training Schedule FIRST SHIFT
1st shift – Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:30pm, over-time and weekends required per production needs
Standard Schedule FIRST SHIFT
1st shift – Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:30pm, over-time and weekends required per production needs
What You’ll Do
Supervise and support production employees during the shift.
Keep the Powder division/work area safe, clean, and compliant with food safety rules.
Ensure daily production goals are met while maintaining product quality and food safety.
Work side‐by‐side with team members to solve problems as they come up.
Help train, motivate, and grow team members, as well as handle sensitive employee interactions, including disciplinaries, performance management, corrective action, separations, etc.
Promote continuous improvement throughout the department and work area.
Provide daily production reports to Director of Operations.
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
4+ years of experience leading, overseeing, and directing a team (including performance management, coaching, training, disciplinaries, interviewing, etc.)
Strong communication and organization skills
Ability to quickly and thoughtfully adjust priorities and adapt to changes in production as needed
Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
Flexibility to work overtime during the week, and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in a food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs, food safety, and sanitation standards
Previous experience in a blending/batching role, understanding blending principles and basic shop math
Physical Requirements
Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift
Why Fortress Nutrition – Check out our Benefits & Perks!! 1st Shift Production Supervisor Salary Range: $75,000+ annually, depending on experience
Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
9 Paid Holidays
Double Time Pay For 50+ Hours Per Week!
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
Employee Assistance Program
$1,000 Referral Bonus –Uncapped!
…and more!
To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com
Please note, resumes that are not up to date will not be accepted or receive correspondence back.
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.
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1stShift Production Supervisor
to oversee daily production and personnel in Dry Powder division.
The right candidate will have previous experience in a leadership role, blending (preferably in the food and beverage industry), and a stable work history with previous employers.
Must be able to be accountable to the company’s need for overtime & weekend work as required.
this is a hands‑on, working supervisor role where you’ll guide the team, keep operations running smoothly, and ensure products meet the highest food safety & quality standards.
Training Schedule FIRST SHIFT
1st shift – Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:30pm, over-time and weekends required per production needs
Standard Schedule FIRST SHIFT
1st shift – Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:30pm, over-time and weekends required per production needs
What You’ll Do
Supervise and support production employees during the shift.
Keep the Powder division/work area safe, clean, and compliant with food safety rules.
Ensure daily production goals are met while maintaining product quality and food safety.
Work side‐by‐side with team members to solve problems as they come up.
Help train, motivate, and grow team members, as well as handle sensitive employee interactions, including disciplinaries, performance management, corrective action, separations, etc.
Promote continuous improvement throughout the department and work area.
Provide daily production reports to Director of Operations.
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
4+ years of experience leading, overseeing, and directing a team (including performance management, coaching, training, disciplinaries, interviewing, etc.)
Strong communication and organization skills
Ability to quickly and thoughtfully adjust priorities and adapt to changes in production as needed
Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
Flexibility to work overtime during the week, and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in a food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs, food safety, and sanitation standards
Previous experience in a blending/batching role, understanding blending principles and basic shop math
Physical Requirements
Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift
Why Fortress Nutrition – Check out our Benefits & Perks!! 1st Shift Production Supervisor Salary Range: $75,000+ annually, depending on experience
Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
9 Paid Holidays
Double Time Pay For 50+ Hours Per Week!
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
Employee Assistance Program
$1,000 Referral Bonus –Uncapped!
…and more!
To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com
Please note, resumes that are not up to date will not be accepted or receive correspondence back.
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.
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