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Select Custom Solutions

Production Supervisor

Select Custom Solutions, La Crosse, Wisconsin, us, 54602

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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 Supervisor 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 Production Supervisor assists in overseeing production and packaging in the plant facility. The Production Supervisor supervises the operation of workers and equipment in the production and packaging area, while applying learned knowledge of processes involved and production methods.

Job Duties

Oversee and supervise the daily operations of all production and packaging lines and systems.

Perform the daily tasks of certain Sanitation positions based on the Plant Regulatory reports issued on an as needed basis.

Completion of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) documents in preparation for audits with daily sign‑off if required, providing appropriate information to Quality Assurance as required. Follow‑up on any audit items as needed.

Adhere to Select Custom Solutions’ policies on communication and documentation with the Quality department regarding product integrity and sanitation needs.

Work directly with Supervisor and/or Quality when sanitation issues require immediate attention; redirecting workers to these areas as needed.

Provide updates to the Quality Department and Plant or Production Manager as appropriate.

Ensure ‘In Process’ targets are met; inspect and confirm that equipment has gone through CIP and is ready for Process through Pre‑Op Inspections.

Maintain and troubleshoot for equipment and production and packaging questions or issues.

Involve appropriate maintenance, quality, or inventory areas as needed for assistance.

Ensure In‑Process samples are properly handled.

Gather and review paperwork, legal charts and chemical concentrations.

Keep product moving through the system in a timely, efficient manner.

Ensure all employees follow proper procedures, complete safe working practices, and produce quality products.

Identify and assist in implementing improvements in safety, quality, and productivity on shift.

Review and assist in the follow‑up on any Good Manufacturing Practices or production audit items.

Communicate issues in production, sanitation, or equipment to the next shift supervisor.

Participate and prepare for company, customer, and third‑party audits as needed.

Communicate important information to all employees such as announcements, safety information, production requirements for shift, etc.

Attend employee meetings.

Ensure staffing is appropriate for optimal and efficient production of products; acting as backup for the production line positions as needed.

Monitor employees and their breaks.

Review weekly payroll timecards and sign off.

Review and approve time sheets for team in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for employee relations including work direction of employees, hiring, training, performance reviews, administering policies and procedures, disciplinary action, and compensation recommendations.

Direct implementation of departmental objectives, goals and policies.

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and guidelines.

Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Safety Protocol:

Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.

Correct or report any observed safety hazards.

Support safety policies and programs.

Qualifications Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Associate’s Degree from a two‑year college or technical school in a Science, Business, Operations Management or related field preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required

Minimum three (3) years manufacturing experience required.

Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant preferred.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Skills Required

Demonstrate leadership as part of a cross‑functional plant management team.

Able to provide current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others, identifying issues and taking appropriate action.

Implement processes to organize and complete tasks, organize people and activities to support the process flow, ability to measure process success, insight to see opportunities for synergy and integration, and the aptitude to simplify complex processes.

Result driven, bottom‑line oriented, strives to exceed goals, and motivates self and others to achieve positive outcomes.

Demonstrate ability to drive organizational change through strong interpersonal and communication skills and formal problem‑solving techniques.

Communicate well both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.

Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.

Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field‑specific software.

Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.

Exhibit a professional manner in collaborating with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

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 their 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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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