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Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Land O'Lakes · Hillsboro, WI · $70,800–$79,500 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you coached someone whose performance was slipping.

What they are checking: Whether they coach people with clear expectations and support before jumping to discipline.

Tell me about a continuous improvement project you led that reduced cost or waste.

What they are checking: Whether they have real improvement results, since the posting stresses cost, quality and efficiency.

The schedule is typically 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., 10 days on and 4 off, with flex hours. How have you managed a demanding schedule like that?

What they are checking: Whether they can sustain the schedule and still lead well over time.

Tell me about a time you hired someone or helped make a hiring decision. What did you look for?

What they are checking: Whether they can judge talent, since hiring the best people is named as a goal.

How would you promote an inclusive team on a night shift with people from different backgrounds?

What they are checking: Whether they treat everyone fairly and make every crew member feel part of the team.

What would you do

You'll supervise hourly employees in the Cheese and Drying departments on third shift. How would you build trust with a crew that has worked nights together for years?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn respect from an established team rather than coming in with rules.

It's 3 a.m., a dryer goes down and you're behind schedule. Who do you call and what do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can make calm decisions alone at night and work well with maintenance under pressure.

How would you handle an employee who keeps skipping a safety step to keep the line moving?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce safety consistently even when it costs production time.

How do you work with Quality, Maintenance and HR when an issue involves all three?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate across functions instead of handling everything alone or passing blame.

About the work

What do you know about cheese making or milk drying processes, and what quality checks matter most?

What they are checking: Whether they understand dairy manufacturing well enough to spot problems in product quality.

How do you hand off a shift so the next supervisor knows exactly where things stand?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly across shifts, which prevents repeated problems.

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The full job description

As published by Land O'Lakes.

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift As a division of Land O'Lakes our growth relies on hiring extraordinary, diverse talent. Our Supply Chain & Operations team provides strategic leadership across the company's many business units. The team plays a significant role in fueling revenue growth and profitability through operational excellence, quality, and process improvement. Our end-to-end Supply Chain organization includes engineering, manufacturing, procurement, planning and logistics, warehousing and transportation, customer service, and quality and safety. Unlock your greatest potential with the opportunity to make a difference, drive results, and develop a rewarding career. Summary This position is responsible for directing the workflow and scheduling functions of a high volume, fast-paced manufacturing facility. This position is also responsible for managing production personnel and executing production for multiple departments. If you enjoy leading people in a team-oriented manufacturing work environment, then the Manufacturing Supervisor in our Dairy plant would be a good fit for you. Your focus would be coordinating production, taking the forefront in safety and quality, employee engagement and compliance with regulatory needs. SAFETY is our core value. Continuous improvement is always our goal so you must be energized by making things better through projects and your daily work. This is a collaborative environment. You will work with other team members to resolve production issues and employee relations concerns. Shift Hour s: 3rd; 9P-530A Location: Hillsboro, WI Pay: $70,800 - $79,500 Responsibilities: • Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area. Sets a leading example by supporting and adhering to all plant safety policies and procedures at all times. • Responsible to ensure all tasks are performed using proper SOPs/GMPs, safety procedures and other regulations. • Ensures Pre-Operation Inspections are performed before starting the Shift/work orders. • Ensure inventory is accurate and properly maintained • Maintain accurate records of information such as daily receipts, inspection results, etc. • Must be able to direct others in keeping with production schedules and goals. • Monitor and update ADP time keeping as needed as well as approving time after each shift. • Daily paperwork review. • Coach, train, direct and discipline employees. • Partner with multiple departments to execute department orders and goals are met. ​ Required Education/Experience: • High School diploma with 2+ years of leadership experience. • Manufacturing experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Understanding of Manufacturing processes and production flow • Strong computer skills that include Microsoft Office and ability to adapt and utilize other programs • Strong time management and multitasking skills • Strong understanding in Food safety and Manufacturing processes • Excellent Team work skills-ability to build positive relationships that promote teamwork and a positive working environment. • Ability to direct, influence and coach staff. • Ability to work with management to reach and maintain production schedules and goals. • Communicator, decision maker, quality orientation, technical/professional knowledge, customer focus, time management and oriented toward process improvement About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.

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