Production (Packaging) Supervisor - 1st/2nd shifts

Growing food manufacturer in the Pleasant Prairie, WI area is seeking two (2) Packaging Supervisors to lead their high-speed packaging department. This will be over a brand new line and has openings over 1st and 3rd shifts . You will be responsible for managing personnel, machinery, and material flow to ensure our products are packaged safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all quality standards. This role begins with a 12-hour shift structure to stabilize our new production demands, with a planned transition to a standard 8–10 hour schedule once operational milestones are met. 1st shift begins at 7am. 2nd shift will begin at 7p. Key Responsibilities Line Throughput: Oversee high-speed packaging equipment (baggers, wrappers, cartoners, case packers, and palletizers) to meet daily production targets. Schedule Transition Management: Lead the team through the shift-length transition, maintaining morale and ensuring staffing levels remain optimized during the change in hours. Quality Assurance: Verify that all packaging meets label accuracy, seal integrity, and 'Best By' date requirements. Conduct regular weight checks and metal detector verifications. Material Management: Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure film, corrugated boxes, and labels are staged and ready, minimizing downtime during changeovers. Labor Optimization: Manage a team of 20+ packaging operators; handle scheduling, performance reviews, and cross‑training to ensure 'bench strength' on all lines. Safety & Sanitation: Enforce LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures during machine jams and ensure the packaging area meets deep‑clean standards during sanitation windows. Required Qualifications Experience: 3+ years of supervisory experience specifically in packaging or secondary processing within the food, beverage, or pharma industries. Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with automated packaging systems and HMI (Human Machine Interface) troubleshooting. Flexibility: Must be able to work the initial 12-hour 'bridge' schedule and remain flexible during the transition to 8–10 hour shifts. Compliance: Strong working knowledge of GMPs, SQF, and HACCP. Software: Experience with OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) tracking and inventory management software. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Judge Group, INC.