The 1st Shift Plant Supervisor leads third-shift production, coaching and developing employees to consistently deliver on safety, quality, and productivity goals. This role builds high-performing teams by selecting top talent, developing employees, and recognizing success, and serves as the first line of support for resolving employee concerns.
Responsibilities
Mentor, coach, and direct the team to meet or exceed safety, quality, and productivity targets
Direct all daily production activities across assigned departments, conducting regular floor walk-throughs during the shift to monitor performance and resolve issues in real time
Partner with Human Resources on interviews and hiring decisions to select top talent
Champion a safety-first culture by serving on the safety team, enforcing safe work practices, and leading change initiatives
Establish and maintain training standards for new employees; monitor progress, provide feedback, and arrange additional training as needed
Conduct probationary and annual performance reviews, providing timely feedback and addressing performance issues constructively
Manage shift staffing and schedule coverage to meet production demands
Lead by example, setting the standard for accountability, urgency, teamwork, and respect with employees, leads, fellow supervisors, and managers
Hold weekly shift huddles to communicate priorities, performance results, and company updates
Track and act on key production metrics (e.g., equipment performance, scrap, and on-time delivery) to drive continuous improvement
Lead and sustain 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
All other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, preferred
2-5 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
3-5 years of narrow web flexographic printing experience
Strong communication, problem-solving, and computer skills, including MS Office and manufacturing software
Work Environment
100% onsite in a manufacturing environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent standing and walking in manufacturing environment
Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds
Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents
Requires sustained concentration and close attention to detail
What You Receive
Competitive compensation and benefits
Paid time off
401(k) and matching
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Numbers & Facts
Location
Neenah, WI
Skills
1st Level Supportunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Softwareunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Printingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Managementunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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