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1st Shift Production Manager in La Crosse

Date Posted: 01 May 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Our client is a dairy manufacturing company south of La Crosse, Wisconsin in Vernon county. They are seeking a 1st-Shift Production Supervisor to join their leadership team and develop their management skills. This company is a well-known food manufacturer that has been providing fresh locally processed, high-quality products for 30+ years. They are looking for someone who will be responsible for manufacturing, efficiency, inventory, safety, and maintenance for the department and shift, assessing needs and helping to achieve company and facility goals in collaboration with other department supervisors and management. They have an excellent group of employees who are highly trained and are looking for a true leader. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Manage and coach the team to success, ensure manufacturing productivity and efficiency for the shift 

  • 1st shift is 5am-5pmon a 2-2-3 rotating schedule

  • Collaborate with other shift departments. 

  • Follow and enforce all policies and procedures, both company and regulator 

  • Ensure safety of all employees 

  • Trouble shoot and work with Maintenance team. 

  • Communicate with the Management team on shift performance and production, both planning and issue resolution 

The ideal candidate: 

  • 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing facility

  • Highly motivated. Great communication and leadership skills

  • Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform all manufacturing operations

  • Familiarity working with data management programs

  • Strong understanding of GMP’s and Food Safety 

  • Leadership mindset, great communication, and drive 

What is in it for you: 

  • Competitive Compensation 

  • The benefits are the best out there. 

  • Opportunity to grow within a leading food manufacturer. 



Sinatra Brown
Search Consultant
gpac Manufacturing
Call/Text: (785) 519-8229
Email: sinatra.brown@gogpac.com gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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