Shift Supervisor - Label Production

Job Description

Job Description

Sinclair Systems International, LLC is the label supplier to the citrus, apple, stone fruit, avocado and greenhouse tomato packer/shippers of the world. We offer our customers a complete labeling solution that consists of custom food-safe produce labels, innovative machine application systems and specialized expert technical service. Our market leadership relies on motivated team members that are committed to customer satisfaction, are results oriented and strive for excellence. 

 

Join our team as a Shift Supervisor – Label Production , where you will help lead production operations, support a high-performing team, and ensure the safe, efficient, and quality-driven manufacture of labels. This hands-on role is responsible for coordinating daily production activities, meeting production schedules, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, people management experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate employees while maintaining high standards for quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do:

• Manage, coach, mentor, and develop production employees to achieve individual and team goals.
• Manage performance, attendance, employee relations, training, and development plans.
• Coordinate cross-training and workforce development activities to increase team capability and flexibility.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, GMPs, BRCGS, ISO and company policies.
• Conduct workplace inspections, housekeeping audits, and corrective action follow-up.
• Investigate and document safety incidents, quality concerns, and non-conformances as required.
• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Assign labor, equipment, and materials to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor KPIs, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Resolve operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and Sinclair quality standards.
• Support investigations and root cause analysis for non-conforming materials, products, or inventory discrepancies.
• Promote and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support effective management of materials, tooling, consumables, and inventory to ensure production readiness.
• Provide clear directions, priorities, and expectations to employees throughout the shift.
• Conduct effective shift handovers, communicating safety, quality, staffing, equipment, and production status.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for operational quality, staffing, and safety concerns.
• Maintain company property, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and serviceable condition.
• To abide by all statutory requirements including those relating to health and safety.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the line manager.
• This job role requires use of the E1 platform, including DSI interface tools, to perform certain processes. Therefore, the job holder must:
  • Follow the agreed process within E1 and DSI and not deviate from, bypass or circumnavigate the system in any way (unless formally approved by their line manager/LG) to perform these tasks.
  • Complete all assigned E1 and DSI training modules in the Learning Management System (LMS) relating to their assigned E1 Learning Plan.
  • Be formally signed off by their Line Manager as competent before access to the live E1 environment is granted, including demonstrating an appropriate understanding and correct use of the DSI interface tool where applicable.

What you need to be successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Supervisory or formal leadership training, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
• Experience managing, coaching, and developing employees.
• Experience managing production schedules, labor resources, and operational performance.
• Experience working with KPIs and driving performance improvements.
• Experience in resolving quality, production, safety, and staffing issues.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze data and use KPIs to improve operational performance.
• Safety-focused and committed to maintaining a positive workplace culture.
• People-oriented leader who enjoys coaching and developing others.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to build strong working relationships with members of management and leadership.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Able to travel up to 5% domestically.

Compensation and Benefits

• $70,0000 - $85,000 / year, depending on qualifications
• Medical Insurance (PPO, HMO, & HSA options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Retirement - 401k with match
• Retirement - Profit sharing
• Free LTD Insurance
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
  
  
  

The job expectations listed above are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good-faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid.

The organization is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.