3rd Shift - Manufacturing Shift Manager

Green Bay Packaging; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a Shift Manager for the 3rd shift in its Printing Department. This role involves directing daily operations of the production team, ensuring safety and quality standards, and providing coaching to employees. Candidates should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred qualifications include an associate's degree in business or management and 1–3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting. The company offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years of leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Willing and able to be First Aid / CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the production team.
• Ensure plant safety and quality standards.
• Provide coaching and communication between employees and management.
• Prioritize jobs and workflow by coordinating with production planning.
• Monitor staffing needs and workflow for assigned area.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Leadership experience

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Associates degree in business, management, or supervision

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Business management programs (KIWI, SAP)

Job description

The Shift Manager (3rd Shift) in the Printing Department will direct daily operations of the production team, lead various processes in corrugated container production, maintain safety, cost-effectiveness, and ensure product meets all customer and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that plant technicians work safely and follow all plant rules and policies
• Hold employees accountable for meeting quality and operating standards; provide coaching to employees when necessary
• Acts as a problem solver for plant technicians when needed
• Acts as the conduit for communication between employees and management
• Works with production planning department to prioritize jobs, workflow, and technician assignments
• Coordinates material movement required for daily work assignments
• Monitors the workflow and material levels within their assigned area and manages staffing needs each shift
• Support and communicate training efforts for employees
• Monitors and maintains housekeeping throughout the plant
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Production Manager

Qualifications

Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to drive change. They need effective communication skills to represent the needs of employees and management. Previous experience leading people in a box plant, printing operation, converting operation or paper mill is preferred. Must be able to improve working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, cost) through a continuous improvement mindset.

Education: Associates degree (or equivalent experience) in business, management, or supervision desired.

Experience: 1–3 years of demonstrated leadership experience and 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Computer Skills: Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Windows-based programs. Familiarity with business management programs (KIWI, SAP, etc.) is a plus.

Certificates & Licenses: Must be willing and able to be First Aid / CPR certified.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, and company matching 401(k).

Company Overview

Founded in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family‑owned, vertically integrated company with corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure‑sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, the company employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each focusing on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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