Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift Food Processing & PackagingUp to $75,000 Base + Premium Saturday Overtime & Bonuses • Greater Jefferson, WI Area • 100% OnsiteSCHEDULE: Consistent 2nd Shift, Monday through Friday (1:30 PM – 11:30 PM) with occasional Saturday productionEXPERIENCE: 3+ years of proven supervisory or line leadership experience inside food manufacturing or regulated packagingCOMPLIANCE & SAFETY: Deep familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), strict quality standards, and HACCP/SQF protocolsEARNING POTENTIAL: Up to $75,000 base salary + time-and-a-half Saturday premiums + performance-based annual bonusREQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable 45-minute daily commute of Jefferson, WIIf 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.