H-2B Visa Production Supervisor Jobs
Production Supervisor jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship place you in charge of seasonal manufacturing and processing operations at U.S. employers who must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before hiring. The 66,000-visa annual cap and split filing windows mean timing your application correctly is as important as your supervisory credentials.
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How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.
Cabot Creamery has held B Corp certification since 2012, and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
Our dairy cooperative is seeking a Plant Production Supervisor at our Middlebury, VT location.
The typical schedule is a 12-hour shift from 5pm-5am with a 4-on-4-off rotating schedule. Schedule may be subject to change depending on plant production needs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Direct responsibility for primarily cheese production or primarily whey production, but sometimes covers other department, to ensure that quality, volume, cost standards, and customer specifications are achieved.
- Strong leadership for production employees within the plant along with promoting and modeling a culture of ethics, integrity, safety, quality, efficiency and constant application of best practices.
- Strong leadership abilities including the ability to train, motivate, coach and lead others in great work.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, continuous improvement skills and computer proficiency including Microsoft Office is necessary.
- Solid knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety and Food Quality (SQF) programs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates should have 3-5+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. An associates or bachelor’s degree in business or technical field with experience in dairy manufacturing is preferred.
COMPENSATION
Pay range for this position is $70,000-85,000, depending on experience.
Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement. Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and a 401k with company match.
Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.
Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Education
Preferred: Associates or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.
Cabot Creamery has held B Corp certification since 2012, and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
Our dairy cooperative is seeking a Plant Production Supervisor at our Middlebury, VT location.
The typical schedule is a 12-hour shift from 5pm-5am with a 4-on-4-off rotating schedule. Schedule may be subject to change depending on plant production needs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Direct responsibility for primarily cheese production or primarily whey production, but sometimes covers other department, to ensure that quality, volume, cost standards, and customer specifications are achieved.
- Strong leadership for production employees within the plant along with promoting and modeling a culture of ethics, integrity, safety, quality, efficiency and constant application of best practices.
- Strong leadership abilities including the ability to train, motivate, coach and lead others in great work.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, continuous improvement skills and computer proficiency including Microsoft Office is necessary.
- Solid knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety and Food Quality (SQF) programs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates should have 3-5+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. An associates or bachelor’s degree in business or technical field with experience in dairy manufacturing is preferred.
COMPENSATION
Pay range for this position is $70,000-85,000, depending on experience.
Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement. Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and a 401k with company match.
Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.
Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Education
Preferred: Associates or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Production Supervisor Jobs
Document your supervisory hours precisely
H-2B visa petitions require employers to justify a temporary need, and your application packet is stronger when your resume quantifies team size, shift schedules, and production output you managed, not just your job title.
Target industries with recurring H-2B filings
Seafood processing plants, lumber mills, and food-packaging facilities file H-2B petitions seasonally and regularly hire Production Supervisors. Focusing on these sectors cuts your search to employers already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Production Supervisor openings by employers with confirmed DOL labor certification history, so you're applying to companies that have already cleared the temporary-need test rather than cold-pitching roles.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
DOL sets prevailing wages by occupation and county. Reviewing the OFLC Wage Search for Production Supervisor rates in your target region tells you the floor your employer must meet, which anchors realistic offer conversations early.
Time your approach around the cap filing windows
The 33,000 summer-half visas open October 1 and the winter-half opens April 1. Employers must file months before those dates, so connect with prospective sponsors at least four to five months before your intended start date.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment status
USCIS increasingly scrutinizes H-2B employers that lack E-Verify participation. Asking a prospective sponsor about their E-Verify status before accepting an offer signals due diligence and flags employers who may face compliance delays during filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Production Supervisor jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, since it filters Production Supervisor openings by employers who have a documented history of DOL temporary labor certification filings. That narrows your list to companies already set up to sponsor rather than those unfamiliar with the H-2B process, saving you time and reducing the risk of pursuing offers that never materialize.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Production Supervisor role?
Yes, and timing is critical. The 66,000-visa annual cap is split into two halves of 33,000 each, with filing windows opening October 1 for winter-half start dates and April 1 for summer-half. Employers must submit the DOL labor certification and USCIS petition well before those windows, so start conversations with potential sponsors at least four to five months before your target start date.
What qualifications do H-2B employers typically require for a Production Supervisor role?
Most H-2B employers filing for Production Supervisor positions look for documented experience managing production teams in seasonal or high-volume environments, such as seafood processing, food packaging, or lumber operations. Because DOL requires employers to advertise to U.S. workers first, your application is stronger when you can demonstrate specialized supervisory experience in the specific industry the employer operates in, not just general management credentials.
Can I extend my H-2B status if the production season runs longer than expected?
H-2B status can be extended in increments up to a total of three years, but each extension requires a new DOL labor certification showing the employer's need continues. Your employer must file with USCIS before your current authorized period ends. After reaching the three-year maximum, you must spend three consecutive months outside the U.S. before becoming eligible for a new H-2B period.