Production Manager

At Johnsonville, our Members are responsible for everything If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. As part of our manufacturing leadership and support group, you'll help ensure production and maintenance Members have the resources and support needed to work safely and efficiently. The group will also ensure the products we produce are of only the highest quality and ready for consumers to enjoy.

Johnsonville, LLC

Production Manager – 2nd Shift

Countryside Facility

Position Overview:

The Countryside Production Manager will be responsible for developing a Best in the World team and the execution of business results.  The CS Production Manager will coach and develop the 2nd shift Team Leaders. This position will be involved in the planning of manufacturing objectives and will be responsible for the execution of these and related activities to meet and exceed company and facility goals in four end-states (safety, quality, cost and service).

Responsibilities:

• Exemplify and advocate the Johnsonville Way everyday
• Drive and own the safety, quality, and productivity results for 2nd shift
• Work closely with the Operations Coordinator to develop budget and strategic plans for the area
• Promote and instill a culture of personal learning and professional development of Team Leaders, and ensure the successful development of all members.
• Assess trends within results (safety, quality, productivity, etc.) and work with 2nd shift Team Leaders to develop action registers for opportunities
• Facilitate and drive goal and objective planning.
• Attend meetings related to safety, quality, productivity, projects, continuous improvement, etc.
• Attend & Participate in GRILL meetings
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma Projects as we continue our journey in improving our products and processes.
• Learn and educate members on the details that drive product cost.
• In conjunction with Team Leaders, lead hiring teams and processes as it relates to new member hiring and new position hiring
• Lead efforts to ensure consistency among teams and shifts within the Countryside facility
• Have dual ownership with 1st and 2nd shift team leaders on performance, review, development, PDC's and disciplinary issues that occur
• Support and drive GRILL Rooms, Technical Training, etc. that affect the operations area.  Ensure the proper allocation of resources in order to achieve results
• Spearhead innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the operations area
• Work with Team Leader(s) on weekly product scheduling for operations

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required for external candidates; experience and business knowledge will be considered for internal candidates, however, must be willing to pursue a Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in manufacturing leadership/supervisory role required
• Experience in the food industry is preferred, but not required

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication and active listening skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
• Skilled in identifying and resolving problems efficiently and with sound judgment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working with others
• Track record of mentoring and developing team members to take on greater responsibilities
• Leads by example and fosters a collaborative decision-making environment
• Highly organized, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Committed to fostering engagement and ownership across teams and stakeholders
• Experienced in innovating and enhancing existing processes and procedures
• Proficient in managing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to ensure continuous improvement

Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Countryside – Sheboygan Falls, WI

Coach: Operations Coordinator- Countryside

Member Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Travel: Not a ton, 5- 10% of your time

Hours: nd Shift; 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Reason for Posting: Member was promoted (We love when that happens

Benefits

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself

How to Apply:  

External candidate:  Apply on-line only at:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.