2nd Shift Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing & Quality

2nd Shift Production Supervisor – High-Volume Food Manufacturing & Quality

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Location Jefferson, WI
No Remote

Type Direct Hire

The Opportunity:

Take command of a high-visibility leadership track with a rapidly expanding, family-oriented food manufacturer recognized for its exceptional employee treatment and historic retention rates. This critical 2nd shift role is designed for a people-first leader who thrives in a safety-conscious environment and enjoys mentoring a diverse workforce in a clean, state-of-the-art processing facility.

• EXPERIENCE DEPTH: 3+ years of proven supervisory or line leadership experience operating inside a food manufacturing or highly regulated packaging environment
• OPERATIONAL DEPTH:
  Strong competency in coordinating material flow, managing shift transitions, and optimizing line efficiencies in a fast-paced setting
• COMPLIANCE PROFILE:
  Deep familiarity with strict quality standards, GMPs, and food safety protocols (HACCP/SQF exposure preferred)
• WORK SCHEDULE:
  
  Consistent 2nd Shift layout running Monday through Friday (1:30 PM – 11:30 PM) with occasional Saturday production requirements
• EARNING POTENTIAL:
  Up to $75,000 base salary + lucrative time-and-a-half premiums for Saturday shifts and additional performance-based annual bonus pools
• UNION COMPATIBILITY:
  Prior experience managing workflows and leading teams within a unionized environment is a significant asset
• LOCATION:
  
  Greater Jefferson, WI area (Must reside within a dependable 45-minute daily driving radius of the production plant)
• COMPLIANCE:
  United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; corporate visa sponsorship is not available

For a production supervisor or team lead who is tired of toxic shop-floor politics, unstable corporate layoffs, and underappreciated off-shift hours, this direct-hire tracking opportunity represents a significant career upgrade. The employer is a high-growth sector leader that actively treats its leadership team as a foundational asset, investing heavily in professional training and clear management development. This is a workplace where professionals genuinely establish long-term, multi-decade careers.

The facility operates under rigorous, safety-first guidelines, removing the friction often found in high-velocity packaging environments. Because the organization is expanding its market share, leaders are given the technical resources and autonomy needed to drive real procedural value rather than just micro-managing headcount. Backed by a highly lucrative overtime structure that guarantees time-and-a-half for any weekend demand, this role provides the perfect balance of career stability and elevated financial upside.

• Team Leadership:
  Directing, mentoring, and motivating an off-shift production crew, managing daily shift assignments, and optimizing line headcount.
• Material Flow Coordination:
  Strategically aligning raw ingredient delivery and resource allocation to streamline line efficiency and hit daily throughput targets.
• Quality & Safety Governance:
  Upholding stringent regulatory benchmarks, ensuring 100% compliance with food safety protocols, and driving a zero-incident plant environment.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Initiating tactical lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects to eliminate line bottlenecks and boost overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Shift Handoff Management:
  Serving as the central technical liaison between morning operations and night crews to guarantee seamless communication and minimal downtime during handoffs.
• Performance Documentation:
  Handling workplace conflict resolution, updating labor tracking logs, and conducting accurate performance reviews within an organized manufacturing setting.

• Manufacturing Leadership Pedigree: A minimum of 3 years of verifiable experience leading production lines, blending cells, or packaging teams inside a highly regulated environment.
• Interpersonal Excellence: A natural, collaborative communicator with a proven track record of de-escalating floor friction and driving diverse team engagement.
• Technical Adaptability:
  Proficient utilizing standard Microsoft Office suites (Excel, Word, Outlook) or localized ERP systems for daily metric reporting and labor scheduling.
• Professional Reliability: A rock-solid, progressive employment history showing reliable attendance, strong safety habits, and long-term commitment to past employers.