Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

About Us:

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a member-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative known for producing high-quality, award-winning dairy products. Established in 1916, MMPA markets 5 billion pounds of milk annually and is the ninth largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, serving members in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin. At MMPA, commitment to milk quality begins on the farm and extends through five processing facilities and wholly owned subsidiary brands, Superior Dairy and Heritage Ridge Creamery. With seven sites across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, MMPA continues to shape the future of the dairy industry through innovation, product diversification and strategic growth while returning value to its member-owners.

Why you'll love working here:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement including 401k with employer contributions
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of production employees while ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility. This role plans and assigns work, manages shift resources, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures production, quality, food safety, and safety objectives are achieved.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and customer requirements.
• Plan and organize personnel, materials, equipment, and production schedules to maximize efficiency.
• Coach, develop, and hold employees accountable to performance expectations and plant standards.
• Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication and smooth operational transitions.
• Promote and maintain compliance with food safety, SQF, FSMA, GMP, and workplace safety programs.
• Monitor production processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Coordinate staffing, workflow adjustments, and operational priorities to meet business demands.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve issues and improve overall plant performance.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and uphold company policies and procedures.
• Serve as a hands-on leader who supports operational success while developing future talent.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, food production, dairy processing, or a related industry preferred.
• Strong leadership experience managing teams in a production environment.

Key Qualifications

• Excellent communication, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make sound operational decisions.
• Ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement.
• Self-directed, resourceful, and collaborative leadership style.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and manufacturing systems.
• Commitment to safety, food quality, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements

This role requires active involvement throughout the manufacturing facility, including climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Strong communication and listening skills are essential.

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 rsumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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