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2nd Shift Food Production Supervisor
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What they do
A Production Plant Supervisor oversees operations and employees in a production plant. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality, and safety programs. May supervise and direct the purchasing and stores functions as directed. May coordinate technical training programs and documentation. Directs and coaches plant supervision.
$67,232 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
2nd Shift Food Production Supervisor Up to $75,000 Base
+ Paid Saturday Overtime
+ Bonus
• Jefferson, WI Area
PAY & OVERTIME
Up to $75,000 base salary (commensurate with leadership experience) + 1.5x overtime rate for occasional Saturday runs + annual performance bonus + corporate benefits.
WORK SCHEDULE
2nd Shift | Monday - Friday (1:30 PM - 11:30 PM) | Fixed weekday schedule with overtime incentives for Saturday operational needs.
EXPERIENCE DEPTH
3+ years directing shop-floor production crews within food processing, beverage bottling, packaging, or highly regulated sanitary manufacturing plants.
REGULATORY KNOWLEDGE
Strong working knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines (SQF, FDA, HACCP, and GMP standards).
UNION & SYSTEMS FLUENCY
Comfortable leading teams within a union shop environment while tracking output via ERP software and MS Office.
RESIDENCY & ELIGIBILITY
US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable, daily 45-minute driving distance of Jefferson, WI. If you are a disciplined manufacturing supervisor looking to escape high-turnover processing plants or uncompensated weekend grinds, this direct-hire leadership role offers a major step up. The employer is a rapidly growing, highly respected food manufacturing powerhouse that actively preserves a tight-knit, family-oriented corporate culture. Known for treating its employees exceptionally well and investing heavily in professional growth, they provide a stable platform where leaders build lifelong careers. As the Lead Operations Supervisor, you will take the reins of the second-shift production crew across heavily automated, world-class sanitary processing lines. You won't just be monitoring machinery; you will shape team culture, drive continuous improvement metrics, and own the safety, quality, and throughput of your production window—backed by a clear structured path toward senior operations management. What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)
Drive Floor Operations:
Provide direct shift floor leadership, mentoring and motivating a high-performing production crew, managing daily shift schedules, and optimizing labor allocation across active lines.
Maximize Line Throughput:
Optimize raw material flow and resource allocation to minimize downtime, eliminate bottlenecks, and consistently achieve aggressive shift output targets.
Champion Food Safety Standards:
Enforce strict food safety protocols, championing a culture of absolute compliance with FDA, SQF, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
Lead Continuous Improvement:
Lead localized continuous improvement (Lean/5S) projects to enhance floor procedures, cut waste, and boost Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Manage Shift Handoffs:
Facilitate seamless cross-shift communication and structured handoffs between first and second shift teams.
Maintain Plant Safety Protocols:
Maintain a zero-incident safety culture, conducting risk assessments, addressing shop-floor hazards, and managing daily shift performance logs via ERP/software systems. What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications) 3+
Years Supervisory Background:
Verifiable supervisory experience in a sanitary, climate-controlled, or highly regulated plant setting (food processing, beverage, consumer goods, or blending).
Proven Team Leadership:
Proven leadership capability to direct, motivate, and hold a diverse production workforce accountable to productivity and safety metrics.
Union Relations Competency:
Comfortable navigating the nuances of a union environment, maintaining fair labor practices, and resolving floor issues with professional diplomacy.
Technical & Software Fluency:
Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook) or ERP/MES production tracking systems.
Stable Professional History:
Progressive professional record demonstrating reliability, strong attendance, and multi-year tenures.
Local Commute Access:
Proximity to the facility, residing within a dependable 45-minute daily driving radius of the Jefferson, WI area. Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)
SQF / HACCP
Certifications:
Formal credentials or active certifications in HACCP coordination or SQF Practitioner standards.
High-Speed Packaging Experience:
Direct familiarity with automated high-speed primary or secondary packaging lines for consumer goods. Lean /
Six Sigma Credentials:
Green Belt or formal Lean training in root-cause analysis and waste reduction. Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.