Mfg Shift Leader-(Coating Operations, Union Leadership & High-Volume)

Manufacturing Shift Leader – Coating Operations, Union Leadership & High-Volume Production

Up to $90,000 + Exceptional Weekend Premiums • Greater Green Bay Area • Rare Pension & Elite Benefits Join a massive, vertically integrated packaging leader with nearly a century of success and multi-million dollar facility expansions Lead a dedicated team in a high-stability environment offering up to 7 weeks of vacation and fully company-funded retirement

This is a career-defining role for a leader who values long-term stability and a total compensation package that is virtually unmatched in the Midwest. Our client is a privately held, multi-billion dollar packaging manufacturer that has operated for decades without slowing down. They recently executed a massive $100M facility expansion with additional growth currently underway, signaling a deep commitment to their Wisconsin operations.

What sets this opportunity apart is the "people-first" investment. Beyond a competitive base salary, the weekend premium pay structure (time-and-a-half Saturdays and double-time Sundays) significantly boosts annual earnings. The benefits are truly elite: a fully company-funded pension, up to 7 weeks of vacation, and access to private medical clinics for you and your family. If you are a professional who respects the structure of a union environment and wants to plant roots in a facility where the average tenure is measured in decades, this is your next home.

What You Will Be Doing

• Providing daily leadership and direction for 25–30 hourly employees within a unionized coating and production environment
• Managing shift production schedules, rigorous quality standards, and departmental safety compliance
• Overseeing in-process quality documentation and coordinating corrective actions with the Technical and Engineering departments
• Partnering with the Maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and managing work order priorities
• Directing employee attendance, job assignments, and cross-training requirements to ensure operational flexibility
• Utilizing ERP systems for real-time reporting, inventory management, and operational documentation
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to optimize safety, productivity, and cost-efficiency
• Collaborating cross-functionally on process upgrades and the rollout of new product developments

What We Are Looking For

• Leadership: 5–10 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting; more experience is highly valued
• Union Expertise: Prior experience managing in a unionized facility; a strong understanding of contract administration is preferred
• Operational Skills: High organizational aptitude with the ability to manage competing priorities on a fast-paced production floor
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning specialized ERP systems for inventory and reporting
• Stability: A rock-solid, stable work history—our client specifically seeks candidates with long tenures at previous employers
• Schedule Commitment: Full ability to work a rotating 12-hour day/night shift schedule including alternating weekends
• Strong Pluses: Experience in paper, coating, web handling, or converting; background in pressure-sensitive labels or films; degree in Paper Science or Engineering