JOB DETAILS
Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
CompanyKemps
LocationKentwood
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 30, 2026
About The Company
A family of farmers, neighbors and friends.
Since 1914, Kemps has been delighting families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome and delicious dairy products. From our beginnings as a small creamery in Southeastern Minnesota, Kemps has extended its roots to include the manufacture and marketing of fresh milk, premium ice cream and frozen yogurt, frozen novelties, sour cream and cottage cheese through retail supermarkets and food service channels. Headquartered today in St. Paul, Minnesota, we operate six manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota and have over 1,200 employees.
Our commitment to taste and quality remains unchanged. Our purpose at Kemps is to “Nourish Families.”
• By providing wholesome dairy products that nourish families and promote happiness.
• Through the support we provide each other as a family of employees.
• Through the engagement of our employees in the communities we serve.
• Through the return we provide for our farmer owners and their families.
Kemps is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America. 100% of our profits go to dairy farmers and their families.
About the Role
Country Fresh is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to lead our 3rd shift operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving production performance, promoting a culture of safety and quality, and developing high-performing teams. Join a company committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while building your leadership career with Country Fresh.
Shift: 3rd shift
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.
- Monitor production equipment, coordinate repairs, and ensure proper sanitation standards are maintained.
- Champion food safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Oversee production scheduling, staffing, and material readiness to meet customer demand.
- Coach, train, and develop team members while fostering employee engagement and accountability.
- Manage employee performance, timekeeping, corrective actions, and labor relations matters as needed.
- Investigate and report workplace incidents and support ongoing safety initiatives and training.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of food manufacturing experience and at least 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams while driving a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work for dairy farm families
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Key Skills
Production supervisionFood manufacturingTeam leadershipSafety complianceQuality controlGMPProduction schedulingStaffingEmployee developmentPerformance managementTimekeepingLabor relationsIncident investigationMicrosoft OfficeSanitation standards
Categories
ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipFood & Beverage
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package401(k) with company contributionCompetitive payPaid vacationPaid holidaysCareer growth opportunitiesService recognitionEmployee rewardsEmployee referral programTuition reimbursement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Production Supervisor leads 3rd shift operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. They are responsible for managing production scheduling, equipment maintenance, and the development of the production team.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
594
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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