Production Supervisor at Michigan Milk Producers Assoc – Remus, Michigan

About Us:

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

MMPA maintains a strong presence within the dairy industry with strategic business relationships through a variety of channels like processing shelf-stable, value added dairy products. MMPA has four member owned processing plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, including Superior Dairy and the Middlebury Cheese Company. Products made at MMPA’s plants include fluid milk, sour cream, cheese, ultra-filtered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream and condensed skim milk.

Why you’ll love working here:

Competitive salaryHealth and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefitsDisability insurancePaid time offRetirement including 401k with employer contributionsPersonal and professional growth opportunitiesEmployee appreciation events and recognition awardsEmployee wellness initiativesEmployee feedback and suggestion forums

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily cottage cheese production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement. This role provides hands-on leadership on the production floor, supports production planning, and ensures compliance with all safety, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The Supervisor plays a key role in developing employees while maintaining consistent product quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Leadership & Development

Develop, coach, and counsel employees to build a motivated, skilled, and accountable workforceProvide ongoing training and performance feedback to support individual and team developmentLead by example and promote teamwork, accountability, and positive employee relations

Production & Equipment Operations

Develop hands-on familiarity with all cottage cheese processing equipment and production processesActively support and adjust production plans as needed to meet daily production targetsTroubleshoot production issues and work closely with maintenance and quality teams to minimize downtime

Safety & Compliance

Maintain and promote a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and proceduresAssure adherence to all safety, operating policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Ensure employees follow sanitation, hygiene, and food safety requirements at all times

Quality & Attention to Detail

Monitor production processes closely to ensure product quality and consistencyPay close attention to detail by considering all aspects of production, no matter how smallAccurately verify processes, documentation, and tasks to ensure compliance and accuracy

Communication & Continuous Improvement

Communicate production expectations, performance goals, and changes clearly to employeesIdentify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gainsSupport corrective actions related to quality, safety, or production deviations

Qualifications

Required

Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing or dairy productionWorking knowledge of food safety standards, GMPs, and sanitation practicesStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment

Preferred

Experience in cottage cheese or dairy processingFamiliarity with production scheduling and manufacturing documentationAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to work in a production environment with varying temperaturesAbility to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 poundsAbility to wear required PPE and work in wet or refrigerated environments

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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