Manufacturing Shift Leader – Coating Operations & Production

Manufacturing Shift Leader – Coating Operations & High-Volume Production

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Base + Premium Weekend Pay – Greater Green Bay Area

Location:

Greater Green Bay, WI area (100% onsite production facility environment).

Benefits:
Fully company-funded pension, 401(k) matching, up to 7 weeks of vacation, and access to private, free onsite medical clinics.

Over the past decades this privately held, multi‑billion dollar packaging manufacturer has grown through a $100M facility expansion and continues to expand. This role is a career‑defining leadership track for those who respect the structure of a union environment and value a highly competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities:

• Shift Floor Leadership:
  Providing daily leadership, motivation, and operational direction for 25–30 hourly employees within a unionized coating and production environment.
• Operational Management:
  Managing shift production schedules, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and enforcing strict departmental safety compliance.
• Quality & Technical Liaison:
  Overseeing in-process quality documentation and coordinating corrective actions with Technical and Engineering departments.
• Maintenance Partnership:
  Collaborating closely with the Maintenance team to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and manage active work order priorities.
• Workforce Development:
  Directing employee attendance, daily job assignments, and specialized cross‑training requirements to maximize operational flexibility.
• Digital Metrics Tracking:
  Utilizing localized ERP systems for real‑time production reporting, inventory management, and operational documentation.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Supporting continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma) to optimize floor safety, line productivity, and material cost‑efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Regulated Manufacturing Pedigree: 5 to 10 years of verifiable supervisory experience in high‑volume, fast‑paced manufacturing; experience in paper science, coating, web handling, pressure‑sensitive films, or converting is a strong plus.
• Labor Relations Literacy:
  Comfortable navigating the nuances of a collective bargaining agreement, maintaining fair labor practices, and administering contracts with professional diplomacy.
• Schedule Commitment:
  Full ability and willingness to work a rotating 12‑hour day/night shift schedule, including alternating weekends.
• Technical Literacy:
  Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort utilizing complex ERP or inventory tracking software.
• Employment Reliability: A rock‑solid, stable work history demonstrating long‑term commitment and reliable performance with previous employers; frequent job‑hopping is a disqualifier.

Benefits and Compensation:
Competitive salary, hefty weekend premiums, and comprehensive corporate benefits, including retirement and medical benefits.

EEO Statement:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Note:

Rotating 12‑hour shifts (alternating days and nights) featuring a built‑in 6‑day block off every 3 weeks.