Shift Supervisor Delavan
About The Position
Radius Packaging is seeking a hands-on Day Shift Supervisor to lead production teams on our 12-hour rotational schedule in Delavan, WI. This role involves leading from the front, working directly on the manufacturing floor, coaching team members, and driving results. The company culture is guided by principles of positive change, integrity, excellence, community, and teamwork. Radius Packaging has received several industry recognitions, including Plastics News Processor of the Year and Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. They emphasize continuing education, career advancement, employee recognition, and fostering a supportive work environment. The company offers a community through educational resources, committees, clubs, and events, supporting professional growth and overall well-being.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree + 1–3 years of leadership in manufacturing (or 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership without a degree—plastics preferred)
- Experience leading CI programs and working with ERP/MRP systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); Apple experience a plus
- Excellent communication—proactive, clear, and action-oriented
- Strong coaching mindset and ability to motivate technical teams
- Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varying temperatures
Responsibilities
- Operate and troubleshoot blow/injection molding and downstream equipment.
- Lead RedZone performance metrics and technician accountability.
- Prioritize staffing and material staging to optimize safety and efficiency.
- Identify and escalate maintenance needs via work order systems.
- Lead by example to create a safe, efficient, and engaged production floor.
- Manage staffing, labor planning, and technical task assignments.
- Hold team members accountable through real-time coaching and performance management.
- Drive participation in continuous improvement, safety programs, and 6S initiatives.
- Oversee onboarding, training, and compliance with Food Safety and GMP standards.
- Monitor performance data to improve uptime, reduce scrap, and drive quality.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, and Human Development teams.
- Address and act on shift-level challenges and improvement opportunities in real-time.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance & disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation & company holidays
- Bonus potential
- FSA (health & dependent care) & HSA options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Top Workplace recognition
- Training & development opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program
- A purpose-driven team environment
- State of the art and temperature controlled facility
- A culture where humor and hard work go hand-in-hand
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
