Production (Packaging) Supervisor - 1st/2nd shifts
Occupations:
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersPackaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersIndustrial Production ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle OperatorsFirst-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, HandIndustries:
Converted Paper Product ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingSeafood Product Preparation and PackagingGrocery and Convenience RetailersOther Support Activities for TransportationGrowing food manufacturer in the Pleasant Prairie, WI area is seeking two (2) Packaging Supervisor's to lead their high-speed packaging department. This will be over a brand new line and has openings over 1st and 3rd shifts. You will be responsible for managing personnel, machinery, and material flow to ensure our products are packaged safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all quality standards. This role begins with a 12-hour shift structure to stabilize our new production demands, with a planned transition to a standard 8-10 hour schedule once operational milestones are met. 1st shift begins at 7am. 2nd shift will begin at 7p. Key ResponsibilitiesLine Throughput: Oversee high-speed packaging equipment (baggers, wrappers, cartoners, case packers, and palletizers) to meet daily production targets. Schedule Transition Management: Lead the team through the shift-length transition, maintaining morale and ensuring staffing levels remain optimized during the change in hours. Quality Assurance: Verify that all packaging meets label accuracy, seal integrity, and \"Best By\" date requirements. Conduct regular weight checks and metal detector verifications. Material Management: Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure film, corrugated boxes, and labels are staged and ready, minimizing downtime during changeovers. Labor Optimization: Manage a team of 20+ packaging operators; handle scheduling, performance reviews, and cross-training to ensure \"bench strength\" on all lines. Safety & Sanitation: Enforce LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures during machine jams and ensure the packaging area meets deep-clean standards during sanitation windows. Required QualificationsExperience: 3+ years of supervisory experience specifically in packaging or secondary processing within the food, beverage, or pharma industries. Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with automated packaging systems and HMI (Human Machine Interface) troubleshooting. Flexibility: Must be able to work the initial 12-hour \"bridge\" schedule and remain flexible during the transition to 8-10 hour shifts. Compliance: Strong working knowledge of GMPs, SQF, and HACCP. Software: Experience with OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) tracking and inventory management software. jdp