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Location: Jefferson, WI (within a 45-minute commute) | Schedule: Full-Time, on-site, 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri, 1:30 PM - 11:30 PM | Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000/yr + Overtime & Bonus

Overview

An expanding, family-oriented food manufacturer with a clean, highly organized processing facility and strong employee retention is seeking a 2nd Shift Packaging & Production Supervisor. This direct-hire, people-first leadership role oversees daily line operations, drives efficiency, and mentors a diverse production workforce during off-shift hours.

What you'll do

• Direct, mentor, and motivate an off-shift production crew, managing daily line assignments and optimizing headcount for efficiency
• Coordinate raw ingredient delivery and resource allocation to streamline material flow and achieve daily throughput targets
• Uphold stringent food safety protocols and regulatory benchmarks, maintaining 100% compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SQF guidelines
• Initiate tactical lean manufacturing projects to eliminate line bottlenecks and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Act as the primary liaison between 1st and 2nd shift teams to ensure seamless communication and zero lost productivity
• Handle labor tracking logs, performance reviews, conflict resolution, and daily production metric reporting

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience supervising production lines, blending operations, or packaging teams in a regulated environment
• Solid working knowledge of food safety standards, GMP compliance, and quality operations
• Collaborative communication style with a proven track record of mentoring teams, de-escalating floor friction, and building positive culture
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or localized ERP systems for scheduling and performance tracking
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) required; residence within a dependable 45-minute daily commute of the Greater Jefferson, WI area

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience managing workflows and leading production teams within a unionized plant
• Official HACCP or SQF practitioner certification
• Hands-on experience applying 5S, Kaizen, or Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on automated packaging lines

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary of $65,000 - $75,000/yr
• Time-and-a-half Saturday overtime premiums
• Annual performance-based bonuses

Why this role

This direct-hire position offers consistent 2nd shift hours, a clean and organized work environment, and the opportunity to lead a production team with strong autonomy and a structured management track.