Production Supervisor (2nd shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Production Supervisor – Milwaukee, WI (Plant Floor Leadership Role)

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy coaching teams, driving results, and ensuring both people and food safety standards are upheld at the highest level?

Palermo’s is looking for a Production Supervisor to lead plant floor operations, support team members, and ensure daily production goals for output, quality, and efficiency are achieved.

Who You’ll Work For …

While most companies that sell pizza have no real connection to Italy, Palermo’s passion for food and family reaches all the way back to the country where pizza was born. “Papa Palermo” carried the cherished recipes to America from Sicily!

Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We use an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach resulting in high-quality products that are consistently recognized by both the industry and consumers.

Our commitment to quality has made Palermo’s a leader in private label frozen pizza and contract manufacturing!

Perks…

• 20 Free Pizzas Per Month
• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday
• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) & Roth with Company Match – Fully Vested First of the Month After Hire
• Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement

What You’ll Do…

• Supervise daily plant floor operations to ensure production schedules are met.

• Monitor output to ensure all products meet Palermo’s quality and specification standards.

• Lead, coach, and develop operations team members.

• Maintain accurate records including attendance, performance, and disciplinary documentation.

• Ensure proper staffing levels and communicate workforce needs to leadership and HR.

• Monitor material usage to prevent waste or shortages.

• Complete required production paperwork in accordance with Palermo’s, USDA, OSHA, and BRC policies.

• Conduct regular worksite reviews to ensure compliance with safety policies and proper PPE usage.

• Partner with Maintenance to address equipment issues quickly and effectively.

• Investigate accidents or injuries and complete required safety documentation.

• Enforce all company, food safety, and workplace safety standards.

• Support emergency procedures and building security protocols.

What You Bring…

• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience (frozen food manufacturing a plus).

• 1+ year of supervisory experience.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Bilingual skills are a plus.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Why You’ll Be Successful…

You lead from the floor — not from behind a desk.
You stay composed under pressure and make sound decisions quickly.
You hold yourself and others accountable to high standards.
You understand that safety, quality, and people leadership drive operational success.

If you’re ready to lead teams, improve processes, and make a direct impact on production performance, apply today and join the Palermo’s family!