Shift Supervisor - Packaging Operations

St. Peters, MO
$27.00/hr
3rd Shift | Sunday - Thursday | 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment? We are seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead packaging operations, drive team performance, and ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of high-quality products.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing employees, improving processes, and creating a positive, accountable team culture.

What You'll Do

As the Shift Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations of the packaging department, leading a team of approximately 25-40 associates while ensuring production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily packaging operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop packaging associates
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement
• Ensure production schedules and operational targets are met
• Monitor productivity, quality, labor utilization, and shift performance
• Assign work, balance staffing resources, and adjust priorities based on business needs
• Interpret and ensure compliance with Bills of Materials (BOMs), Manufacturing Instructions (MIs), SOPs, and work instructions
• Complete production reporting and maintain accurate operational documentation
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Planning, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and improve performance
• Lead facility-wide 5S initiatives to maintain an organized, clean, and efficient workplace
• Champion safety initiatives through coaching, observations, and corrective actions
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, recognize achievements, and address performance concerns
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or production environment
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop teams
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production scheduling
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with lot-controlled products
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• SAP experience
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout an 8-hour shift
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move packaging materials as needed
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays based on business needs
• Maintain excellent attendance and dependability

Core Competencies

Leadership & Employee Development
Safety Leadership
Operational Excellence
Lean Manufacturing
Team Building
Communication & Collaboration
Accountability
Organization & Planning
Problem Solving
Quality Focus
Continuous Improvement
Results Orientation

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay at $27.00/hour
• Stable full-time schedule
• Opportunity to lead a large production team
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative and safety-focused culture
• Hands-on leadership role with direct impact on operational success

If you're a motivated manufacturing leader with a passion for developing teams, driving results, and fostering a culture of operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!