Line Leader Supervisor at Gellert Global Group – Barron, Wisconsin

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) and has been importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of Gellert Global Group (GGG) exceeds $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike. GGG Manufacturing is the GGG entity focused on developing value – added products from GGG sourced materials to meet customer needs.

Summary/Objective:

The Line Lead Supervisor supports the Production Manager in daily operations and oversees multiple manufacturing lines. This role is responsible for entering production data into the company’s software system, maintaining the quality assurance documentation, and ensuring operational accuracy. The Line Lead Supervisor also supervises all Line Leads and provides guidance and support across multiple production areas.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure established throughput, production goals, and schedules are met in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare production areas for daily operations, including coordinating equipment setup and ensuring readiness prior to start-up.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift meetings to communicate safety expectations, production goals, and performance feedback.
• Communicate daily production objectives, staffing plans, and operational updates to production teams and management.
• Perform required production posting and closeout procedures in accordance with internal controls and audit standards.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely entry of production data, including crew counts and production start/stop times, to support reporting, payroll, and financial tracking.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and sanitation standards.
• Enforce adherence to GMPs, SOPs, and OSHA safety requirements, ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Monitor general safety compliance, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns or incidents to management in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Identify, document, and report nonconformances or deficiencies related to raw materials, in-process materials, or finished goods.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and track work orders, monitor progress, and assist with minor repairs as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving to ensure material availability and support daily production requirements.
• Coordinate staffing levels and personnel assignments to maintain adequate coverage and operational efficiency.
• Review, monitor, and validate employee timecards within the payroll system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Escalate operational, safety, quality, or personnel issues to the Production Manager in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and compliance objectives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred
• 7+ years of manufacturing or food production experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with sustained focus, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead by example.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey instructions, expectations, and information.
• Proficient in general computer applications and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to learn, perform, and support multiple job functions as required by operational needs.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods, frequent use of hands and arms, and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to comply with all safety, GMP, and company policies and procedures.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@gellertglobalgroup.com.