Production Shift Supervisor (Converting, Leadership & Union Relations)
Production Shift Supervisor Converting Operations, Team Leadership & Union RelationsUp to $90,000 + Significant Weekend Premiums Greater Green Bay Area Elite Retirement & Vacation Join a premier, multi-billion dollar packaging leader with nearly a century of success and massive local facility expansions Lead a dedicated slitting and converting team in a high-stability environment offering a company-funded pension and up to 7 weeks of vacationEXPERIENCE 710 Years Manufacturing Leadership preferredCOMP $70,000$90,000 Base (Sat = 1.5x / Sun = 2.0x)SCHEDULE Rotating 12-Hour Shifts (Days/Nights) | 6-Day Block Off every 3 weeksLOCATION Greater Green Bay, WI areaTYPE Full-Time, Direct HireAUTH US Work Authorization requiredBENEFITS Fully Funded Pension, 401(k) Match, Free Onsite Medical ClinicsThis is an exceptional career home for a people-focused leader who prioritizes long-term stability and a total compensation package that is virtually unmatched in the region. Our client is a privately held, vertically integrated manufacturer that has operated continuously for decades. They recently completed a $100M facility upgrade at this location and have already announced further expansions, signaling a robust future for their Wisconsin operations.This specific opening in the Slitting Department is a high-impact leadership role where your ability to build a cohesive, high-performing team is just as important as your operational knowledge. The benefits are truly elite: a fully company-funded pension, up to 7 weeks of vacation, and access to private medical clinics for employees and their families. While the rotating 12-hour schedule requires full commitment, it provides a predictable structure with a built-in block of six consecutive days off every three weeks, allowing for significant personal time.What You Will Be DoingLeading daily shift operations for 2530 hourly employees in a unionized slitting and converting environmentAdministering the union contract and enforcing plant policies while managing employee performance, attendance, and trainingDriving quality assurance initiatives, including in-process QC and corrective actions in collaboration with the Technical teamCoordinating and executing departmental safety programs to promote a zero-incident culture on every shiftOverseeing preventive maintenance execution and partnering with the Maintenance team on equipment reliabilityManaging departmental operating supplies and inventory rotation to control costs and minimize wasteIdentifying equipment or process improvements to enhance efficiency and production outputSupporting departmental goals across safety, quality, productivity, and cost-containmentWhat We Are Looking ForLeadership: 710 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; strong candidates with slightly less experience will be consideredUnion Relations: Proven experience managing in a unionized facility; experience with contract administration is highly preferredPeople Focus: Exceptional communication and team-building instincts; this role relies heavily on your ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforceStability: A rock-solid, stable work historythis client highly values longevity and candidates who have grown within an organizationSchedule Commitment: Full ability to work a rotating 12-hour day/night shift schedule including alternating weekendsEducation: Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree or equivalent military/professional experience consideredStrong Pluses: Experience in paper, coating, web handling, or converting; background in label or specialty packaging; familiarity with ERP systems (QAD or similar)