Production Supervisor (A-Shift) Contract Packaging

Maco PKG | Newark, NY | Monday–Thursday | 5:30 AM–4:00 PM | $22–$30/HR DOE

The Role

Maco PKG is hiring an A-Shift Production Supervisor to take ownership of day-shift production operations in our Contract Packaging division. You’ll lead a team of production employees and work closely with maintenance, scheduling, quality, and operations to keep production moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You won’t be sitting in an office. You’ll be on the production floor, solving problems, holding people accountable, and making decisions that keep the operation on track. If that’s where you do your best work, keep reading.

What You’ll Own

Shift Leadership

You run the shift. That means monitoring staffing, tracking productivity and downtime, keeping production on schedule, and communicating clearly with management when issues arise. You’ll set expectations at the beginning of the day, respond to changing production needs, and ensure your team stays focused on safety, quality, and output throughout the shift.

Production & Maintenance Coordination

When equipment goes down, you respond quickly. You’ll work with the maintenance team to prioritize repairs based on production impact, minimize downtime, and identify recurring issues that may require longer-term solutions. Mechanical aptitude isn’t required, but it goes a long way here.

People Management

You’ll coach employees, address attendance and performance issues directly, provide feedback, and build a shift culture where accountability is the norm - not the exception. You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room, but your team needs to know where they stand and what’s expected.

Safety & Quality

You’ll enforce safety policies, GMP standards, and quality expectations while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. You’ll make sure employees follow procedures correctly, address issues before they impact production, and report accidents, concerns, or unsafe conditions immediately.

Who We’re Looking For

The right candidate has experience leading people in a manufacturing environment and understands what it takes to keep a production floor running. You don’t need a degree. You need to be reliable, direct, organized, and capable of making good decisions in a fast-paced environment.

You should have:

• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in manufacturing or production
• Strong communication skills with employees, maintenance, quality, and management
• The ability to stay calm and solve problems quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Solid attendance history and a track record others can count on
• Basic computer skills for tracking production data and reporting
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when operations require it

You’ll stand out if you have:

• Experience in packaging, food manufacturing, or other GMP / cGMP regulated environments 
• Mechanical aptitude or experience coordinating with a maintenance team
• Experience working with ERP and HRIS systems
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements

This is an active, on-your-feet role. You’ll stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally lift up to 50 LBS, and work in and around manufacturing equipment throughout your shift.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $22–$30/HR Depending on Experience
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM–4:00 PM — 3-day weekends
• Health/Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Advancement opportunities — we promote from within!

Why Maco PKG

We’re a packaging manufacturer that takes operations seriously. We’re not looking for someone to fill a slot - we’re looking for a supervisor who takes ownership of their shift and helps build a stronger team over time.

If you’re the kind of person who takes pride in running a tight operation, solving problems, holding people accountable, and developing the people around you, this role is for you.

Apply today and tell us about your manufacturing leadership experience.