Shift Manager - 3rd Shift

•This Position is onsite located in Marathon City, WI•Position Information This position is responsible for leading all aspects of shift operations in a packaging manufacturing environment. This role ensures the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee development. The Shift Manager leads the supervisory team and works closely with plant schedulers to plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities safely and efficiently with organizational standards. This role partners with internal departments to deliver results that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This position reports to the Plant Manager. Essential Functions Statement(s) Oversees daily production activities to achieve safety, quality and efficiency goals. Assume full responsibility for the shift performance, including meeting production targets and operational KPIs Prioritize people safety, food safety, and quality above all else. Communicate daily plans, priorities, and upcoming changes. Serve as a frontline resource, providing guidance and support to employees. Works with Plant Manager to develop strategies that drive key performance metrics. Enforce company policies, procedures, SOPs and regulatory compliance consistently across shift. Mentor and develop production supervisors and frontline employees, fostering growth and engagement Address performance or behavioral issues in in alignment with company's core values. Sets and communicates clear performance expectations, holding employees accountable. Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to schedule orders efficiently and meet customer requirements. Apply critical thinking to identify bottlenecks, implement process improvements, and optimize workflow. Ensures staffing resources are effectively allocated to meet production demands Partners with the Human Resources Department to share and address business needs. Promote an inclusive and values-driven workplace culture Other duties as assigned. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Experience Associate's degree or equivalent in Operations Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields. Bachelor's degree preferred 6+ years' experience in supervision or management Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to make reasoned judgements that are logical and well thought out Regular use of logic and critical thinking to analyze situations Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills Ability to lead a diverse team of support and professional staff Divisional responsibility; ability to lead a large team Ability to set priorities for self or others Detailed knowledge of Marathon Cheese plant and manufacturing operations Strong attention to detail with effective critical thinking skills Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Teams and other MS Office functions Experience with SAP Ability to stay updated on payroll laws and industry best practices Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Shift Manager - 3rd Shift 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 304 East St, Marathon, WI 54448 Full-time Marathon Cheese Corporation 283 reviews Full-time •This Position is onsite located in Marathon City, WI•Position Information This position is responsible for leading all aspects of shift operations in a packaging manufacturing environment. This role ensures the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee development. The Shift Manager leads the supervisory team and works closely with plant schedulers to plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities safely and efficiently with organizational standards. This role partners with internal departments to deliver results that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This position reports to the Plant Manager. Essential Functions Statement(s) Oversees daily production activities to achieve safety, quality and efficiency goals. Assume full responsibility for the shift performance, including meeting production targets and operational KPIs Prioritize people safety, food safety, and quality above all else. Communicate daily plans, priorities, and upcoming changes. Serve as a frontline resource, providing guidance and support to employees. Works with Plant Manager to develop strategies that drive key performance metrics. Enforce company policies, procedures, SOPs and regulatory compliance consistently across shift. Mentor and develop production supervisors and frontline employees, fostering growth and engagement Address performance or behavioral issues in in alignment with company's core values. Sets and communicates clear performance expectations, holding employees accountable. Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to schedule orders efficiently and meet customer requirements. Apply critical thinking to identify bottlenecks, implement process improvements, and optimize workflow. Ensures staffing resources are effectively allocated to meet production demands Partners with the Human Resources Department to share and address business needs. Promote an inclusive and values-driven workplace culture Other duties as assigned. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Experience Associate's degree or equivalent in Operations Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields. Bachelor's degree preferred 6+ years' experience in supervision or management Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to make reasoned judgements that are logical and well thought out Regular use of logic and critical thinking to analyze situations Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills Ability to lead a diverse team of support and professional staff Divisional responsibility; ability to lead a large team Ability to set priorities for self or others Detailed knowledge of Marathon Cheese plant and manufacturing operations Strong attention to detail with effective critical thinking skills Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Teams and other MS Office functions Experience with SAP Ability to stay updated on payroll laws and industry best practices Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.