Packaging & Operations Supervisor – 2nd Shift (GMP / SQF Plant)

Food Management Search; Jefferson (WI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Packaging & Operations Supervisor for the 2nd shift at a Jefferson, WI area food processing facility. This direct-hire role offers a base salary of $65,000–$75,000, plus overtime premiums, annual bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Expect a Monday–Friday 1:30 PM–11:30 PM schedule with occasional Saturday demand. You will lead off-shift teams, ensure GMP/HACCP/SQF compliance, coordinate materials, drive OEE improvements, and manage shift handoffs.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a regulated environment.
• Solid knowledge of food safety standards, GMP/HACCP/SQF.
• People-first leadership with proven mentoring abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office or ERP systems for scheduling and performance tracking.

Aufgaben

• Direct, mentor, and motivate an off-shift production crew and manage daily line assignments.
• Coordinate raw material delivery and resource allocation to streamline flow and meet targets.
• Uphold GMP/HACCP/SQF compliance and food safety standards.
• Lead lean projects to improve OEE and reduce bottlenecks.
• Manage shift handoffs between 1st and 2nd shifts to maintain productivity.
• Oversee labor tracking, performance reviews, and daily production metrics.

Kenntnisse

3+ years supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

People-first leadership

MS Office/ERP familiarity

US work authorization

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Packaging & Operations Supervisor – 2nd Shift (GMP / SQF Plant)

$65,000 – $75,000/yr + Overtime & Bonus Greater Jefferson, WI Area 2nd Shift (Mon–Fri) Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Up to $75,000 base salary + time-and-a-half Saturday overtime premiums, annual performance-based bonuses, and full corporate benefits.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Consistent 2nd Shift schedule (Monday – Friday, 1:30 PM – 11:30 PM) with occasional paid Saturday production demand.
• Environment & Company Profile: Clean, highly organized food processing facility backed by an expanding, family-oriented manufacturer with historic retention rates and clear advancement tracks.
• Core Functional Scope: People-first off-shift leadership, daily line assignments, raw material coordination, GMP/HACCP/SQF food safety compliance, OEE continuous improvement, and shift handoff management.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in a regulated packaging/production facility, US work authorization, and a comfortable 45-minute daily commute to Jefferson, WI.

If you are a production supervisor or team lead looking to escape toxic shop-floor politics and underappreciated off-shift hours, this direct-hire role offers a major career upgrade. Our client is a rapidly expanding food manufacturer recognized for exceptional employee care, state-of-the-art facilities, and long-term stability.

Operating in a safety-conscious environment, you will receive the full backing and resources needed to drive procedural improvements, optimize line efficiencies, and advance along a structured management track. As the primary off-shift leader, you will foster a supportive team culture, streamline packaging operations, and ensure strict compliance with quality benchmarks—all backed by an appreciative, high-tenure leadership team.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Team Leadership & Motivation: Direct, mentor, and motivate an off-shift production crew, managing daily line assignments and optimizing headcount for efficiency.
• Material & Resource Coordination: Coordinate raw ingredient delivery and resource allocation to streamline material flow and achieve daily throughput targets.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Uphold stringent food safety protocols and regulatory benchmarks, maintaining 100% compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Initiate tactical lean manufacturing projects to eliminate line bottlenecks and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Shift Handoff Management: Act as the primary liaison between 1st and 2nd shift teams to ensure seamless communication and zero lost productivity.
• Shift Administration: Handle labor tracking logs, performance reviews, conflict resolution, and daily production metric reporting.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Verifiable Supervisory Experience: 3+ years of leadership experience supervising production lines, blending operations, or packaging teams in a regulated environment.
• Food Safety Fundamentals: Solid working knowledge of food safety standards, GMP compliance, and quality operations.
• People-First Leadership: Collaborative communication style with a proven track record of mentoring teams, de-escalating floor friction, and building positive culture.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or localized ERP systems for scheduling and performance tracking.
• Local Commute: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a dependable 45-minute daily commute of the Greater Jefferson, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Union Environment: Prior experience managing workflows and leading production teams within a unionized plant.
• Advanced Safety Certifications: Official HACCP or SQF practitioner certification.
• Lean Manufacturing Knowledge: Hands-on experience applying 5S, Kaizen, or Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on automated packaging lines.