Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Food Processing & Packaging

Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift Food Processing & Packaging

Up to $75,000 Base + Premium Saturday Overtime & Bonuses • Greater Jefferson, WI Area • 100% Onsite

• SCHEDULE: Consistent 2nd Shift, Monday through Friday (1:30 PM – 11:30 PM) with occasional Saturday production
• EXPERIENCE: 3+ years of proven supervisory or line leadership experience inside food manufacturing or regulated packaging
• COMPLIANCE & SAFETY: Deep familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), strict quality standards, and HACCP/SQF protocols
• EARNING POTENTIAL: Up to $75,000 base salary + time-and-a-half Saturday premiums + performance-based annual bonus
• REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable 45-minute daily commute of Jefferson, WI

If you are a production supervisor or team lead looking to escape toxic shop-floor politics, corporate instability, and underappreciated off-shift hours, this direct-hire seat offers a major career upgrade. The employer is a rapidly expanding, family-oriented food manufacturer recognized for exceptional employee treatment, state-of-the-art facilities, and historic retention rates. They view their leadership team as a foundational asset, investing heavily in professional development and clear management advancement tracks.

Operating in a clean, highly organized processing facility, this 2nd shift role is designed for a people-first leader who thrives in a safety-conscious environment. You will have the resources and autonomy needed to drive real procedural value, optimize line efficiencies, and mentor a diverse workforce. Backed by excellent business stability and a lucrative overtime structure (guaranteeing time-and-a-half for weekend demand), this position provides both long-term security and exceptional earning potential.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• 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 consistently achieve daily throughput targets.
• Uphold stringent food safety protocols and regulatory benchmarks, maintaining 100% compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Initiate tactical lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects to eliminate line bottlenecks and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Manage shift handoffs, acting as the primary liaison between 1st and 2nd shift teams to ensure seamless communication and zero lost productivity.
• Handle administrative duties, including labor tracking logs, performance reviews, conflict resolution, and daily metric reporting.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 3+ years of verifiable leadership experience supervising production lines, blending operations, or packaging teams in a regulated environment.
• Strong foundational understanding of food safety standards, GMP compliance, and quality operations (HACCP/SQF experience preferred).
• Collaborative communication style with a proven ability to mentor teams, de-escalate floor friction, and build a positive workplace culture.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or localized ERP systems for scheduling and performance reporting.
• Strong Plus: Prior experience managing workflows and leading teams within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Proximity to the plant, with established residence within a dependable 45-minute daily commuting distance of the Greater Jefferson, WI area.