Mfg Shift Leader–(Coating Operations, Union Leadership & High-Volume)
Manufacturing Shift Leader – (Coating Operations, Union Leadership & High-Volume Production)
Up to $90,000 + Exceptional Weekend Premiums • Greater Green Bay Area • Rare Pension & Elite Benefits Join a massive, vertically integrated packaging leader with nearly a century of success and multi-million dollar facility expansions Lead a dedicated team in a high-stability environment offering up to 7 weeks of vacation and fully company-funded retirement
- EXPERIENCE 5–10 Years Manufacturing Leadership preferred
- COMP $70,000–$90,000 Base (Sat = 1.5x / Sun = 2.0x)
- SCHEDULE Rotating 12-Hour Shifts (Days/Nights) | 6-Day Block Off every 3 weeks
- LOCATION Greater Green Bay, WI area
- TYPE Full-Time, Direct Hire
- AUTH US Work Authorization required
- BENEFITS Fully Funded Pension, 401(k) Match, Free Onsite Medical Clinics
This is a career-defining role for a leader who values long-term stability and a total compensation package that is virtually unmatched in the Midwest. Our client is a privately held, multi-billion dollar packaging manufacturer that has operated for decades without slowing down. They recently executed a massive $100M facility expansion with additional growth currently underway, signaling a deep commitment to their Wisconsin operations.
What sets this opportunity apart is the "people-first" investment. Beyond a competitive base salary, the weekend premium pay structure (time-and-a-half Saturdays and double-time Sundays) significantly boosts annual earnings. The benefits are truly elite: a fully company-funded pension, up to 7 weeks of vacation, and access to private medical clinics for you and your family. If you are a professional who respects the structure of a union environment and wants to plant roots in a facility where the average tenure is measured in decades, this is your next home.
What You Will Be Doing
- Providing daily leadership and direction for 25–30 hourly employees within a unionized coating and production environment
- Managing shift production schedules, rigorous quality standards, and departmental safety compliance
- Overseeing in-process quality documentation and coordinating corrective actions with the Technical and Engineering departments
- Partnering with the Maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and managing work order priorities
- Directing employee attendance, job assignments, and cross-training requirements to ensure operational flexibility
- Utilizing ERP systems for real-time reporting, inventory management, and operational documentation
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to optimize safety, productivity, and cost-efficiency
- Collaborating cross-functionally on process upgrades and the rollout of new product developments
What We Are Looking For
- Leadership: 5–10 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting; more experience is highly valued
- Union Expertise: Prior experience managing in a unionized facility; a strong understanding of contract administration is preferred
- Operational Skills: High organizational aptitude with the ability to manage competing priorities on a fast-paced production floor
- Technical Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning specialized ERP systems for inventory and reporting
- Stability: A rock-solid, stable work history—our client specifically seeks candidates with long tenures at previous employers
- Schedule Commitment: Full ability to work a rotating 12-hour day/night shift schedule including alternating weekends
- Strong Pluses: Experience in paper, coating, web handling, or converting; background in pressure-sensitive labels or films; degree in Paper Science or Engineering