Palletizer Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

You  are a hands-on  Palletizer Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You are a strong leader who enjoys working on the production floor, coaching union employees, solving problems in real time, and driving continuous improvement. You are committed to maintaining a safe workplace while achieving production, quality, and operational excellence.

This Position Pays: $35 - $60 hourly
Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead and supervise daily palletizing operations on rotating shifts.
• Ensure production goals for safety, quality, efficiency, and cost are achieved.
• Monitor production performance and resolve issues to minimize downtime and waste.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate priorities, safety updates, and production goals.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, scheduling, overtime, and disciplinary actions in a union environment.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Coordinate material flow to support production schedules.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure compliance with GMPs, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and support root cause analysis.
• Complete required production, quality, and safety documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5 Whys, A3, Fishbone, and RedZone performance systems.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical, Science, or Technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in an industrial food manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience leading and motivating employees in a unionized manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and develop employees while driving production results.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Industrial electrical, PLC programming, and mechanical troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Company Description

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

Pay & Benefits Transparency
Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.

Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Where applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.

Fair Chance Hiring
Nelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.

Temporary Assignment Disclosure
For temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation
Nelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.

At Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us.

Company Description

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you. \r\n\r\nWe are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success. \r\n\r\nPay & Benefits Transparency\r\nNelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.\r\n\r\nEligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.\r\n\r\nWhere applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.\r\n\r\nFair Chance Hiring\r\nNelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.\r\n\r\nTemporary Assignment Disclosure\r\nFor temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.\r\n\r\nEqual Employment Opportunity & Accommodation\r\nNelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.\r\n\r\nAt Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us.