Shift Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Shift manager jobs in Wisconsin are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in food service, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare operations across the state. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay lead hiring volume, with well-established employers like Kwik Trip, Roundy's (Pick 'n Save parent), and Aurora Health Care regularly posting openings. The most in-demand specialties are food and beverage operations, production floor supervision, and retail shift leadership. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Open roles114+
Top employertruenorth
Top cityMadison, WI
Cities hiring71
Work type100% On-site
Top industryManufacturing
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Production Manager - Small Batch: 1st Shift
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HENTZEN COATINGS
Production Manager - Small Batch: 1st Shift
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Restaurant Shift Manager
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Golden Corral Corporation
Restaurant Shift Manager
Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Manager Respiratory Care; 1.0FTE, Day Shift
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UnityPoint Health
Manager Respiratory Care; 1.0FTE, Day Shift
Madison, Wisconsin
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Assistant House Manager- PM Shift
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Silver Veiw
Assistant House Manager- PM Shift
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Business Office Manager - Full-Time 1st Shift
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North Shore Health
Business Office Manager - Full-Time 1st Shift
Rib Lake, Wisconsin
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Production Manager - Small Batch: 1st Shift
HENTZEN COATINGS·Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Job functions:
$70k - $90k/yr
Forklift Certification
Job Description
Production Manager – Small Batch
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st shift
Pay Range (based on experience and qualifications): $70,000 - $90,000 per year.
Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With nearly a century of experience, we’ve mastered the art of custom-engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where talented teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Position Summary
The Production Manager – Small Batch is responsible for leading the manufacturing process of Small Batch towards meeting corporate objectives in such areas as productivity, employee health and safety, budgeting, cost containment, and quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Organize and schedule Small Batch Department activities based on sales requirements, production capacity, and staffing needs, including oversight of UCC group activities.
- Maintain a five-day lead time for UCC products through effective production planning and coordination. Demonstrate a working knowledge of blending, quality control, and filling processes.
- Partner with the Production Manager and Director of Liquid Operations to control costs related to repairs, operating supplies, waste generation, labor, and other assigned operational expenses.
- Monitor and analyze critical departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as necessary to achieve performance goals.
- Train and onboard new operators in Small Batch manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment operation.
- Coordinate and conduct ongoing employee training to support skill development, cross-training, and employee growth.
- Conduct and document required safety training to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Champion safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives, communicating expectations and promoting employee engagement.
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with company specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
- Utilize the Business Operating System to accurately report production activities, material usage, inventory transactions, and other operational data.
- Coordinate and conduct departmental training programs, ensuring required regulatory, environmental, and compliance training remains current.
- Ensure team compliance with housekeeping, safety, and environmental standards while promoting and modeling safe work practices.
- Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Enforce safety rules and safe work practices among all direct reports through coaching, corrective action, and additional training as needed. Stop, address, and report unsafe conditions or behaviors observed throughout the facility.
- Interview, hire, develop, discipline, and terminate employees in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
- Maintain employee attendance and timekeeping records and ensure accurate payroll reporting.
- Conduct semi-annual performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development planning.
- Participate in internal and external audits to support compliance with ISO standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
- Three to five years of manufacturing experience required; experience in the chemical, coatings, paint, or related process manufacturing industry preferred.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, inventory control, quality systems, and safety practices.
- Working knowledge of blending, filling, quality control, and related production processes preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, develop, and hold employees accountable in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with ERP systems and production reporting software preferred.
- Ability to analyze production data, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve operational and business objectives.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, productive, and quality-focused work environment.
- Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to communicate verbally and audibly in a manufacturing or operational setting.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout the work area.
- Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, and control objects, tools, or equipment.
- Required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulder level.
- Occasional operation of machinery using foot controls
- May be required to climb, balance, and reach overhead as part of job duties.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. and occasionally up to 100lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in production areas.
- Respirators and ear plugs are required for specific production processes.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- Generous PTO policy
- 401(k) Employer Match: We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
- Profit Sharing: Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance.
- Employee referral bonus program
- Monthly employee food trucks
- …and much more!
At Hentzen, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll discover an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact. If you’re ready to join a company known for its heritage of innovation and dedication to its people, we invite you to explore a rewarding career with us.
Please send your resume to:
Hentzen Coatings, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
6937 W. Mill Road
Milwaukee, WI 53218
or
APPLY ONLINE AT:
Hentzen Career Center
Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
www.hentzen.com
All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
M-F: 1st Shift
HENTZEN COATINGS
Production Manager - Small Batch: 1st Shift
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
New 7h ago
Job functions:
$70k - $90k/yr
Forklift Certification
Job Description
Production Manager – Small Batch
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st shift
Pay Range (based on experience and qualifications): $70,000 - $90,000 per year.
Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With nearly a century of experience, we’ve mastered the art of custom-engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where talented teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Position Summary
The Production Manager – Small Batch is responsible for leading the manufacturing process of Small Batch towards meeting corporate objectives in such areas as productivity, employee health and safety, budgeting, cost containment, and quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Organize and schedule Small Batch Department activities based on sales requirements, production capacity, and staffing needs, including oversight of UCC group activities.
- Maintain a five-day lead time for UCC products through effective production planning and coordination. Demonstrate a working knowledge of blending, quality control, and filling processes.
- Partner with the Production Manager and Director of Liquid Operations to control costs related to repairs, operating supplies, waste generation, labor, and other assigned operational expenses.
- Monitor and analyze critical departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as necessary to achieve performance goals.
- Train and onboard new operators in Small Batch manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment operation.
- Coordinate and conduct ongoing employee training to support skill development, cross-training, and employee growth.
- Conduct and document required safety training to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Champion safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives, communicating expectations and promoting employee engagement.
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with company specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
- Utilize the Business Operating System to accurately report production activities, material usage, inventory transactions, and other operational data.
- Coordinate and conduct departmental training programs, ensuring required regulatory, environmental, and compliance training remains current.
- Ensure team compliance with housekeeping, safety, and environmental standards while promoting and modeling safe work practices.
- Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Enforce safety rules and safe work practices among all direct reports through coaching, corrective action, and additional training as needed. Stop, address, and report unsafe conditions or behaviors observed throughout the facility.
- Interview, hire, develop, discipline, and terminate employees in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
- Maintain employee attendance and timekeeping records and ensure accurate payroll reporting.
- Conduct semi-annual performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development planning.
- Participate in internal and external audits to support compliance with ISO standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
- Three to five years of manufacturing experience required; experience in the chemical, coatings, paint, or related process manufacturing industry preferred.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, inventory control, quality systems, and safety practices.
- Working knowledge of blending, filling, quality control, and related production processes preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, develop, and hold employees accountable in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with ERP systems and production reporting software preferred.
- Ability to analyze production data, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve operational and business objectives.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, productive, and quality-focused work environment.
- Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to communicate verbally and audibly in a manufacturing or operational setting.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout the work area.
- Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, and control objects, tools, or equipment.
- Required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulder level.
- Occasional operation of machinery using foot controls
- May be required to climb, balance, and reach overhead as part of job duties.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. and occasionally up to 100lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in production areas.
- Respirators and ear plugs are required for specific production processes.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- Generous PTO policy
- 401(k) Employer Match: We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
- Profit Sharing: Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance.
- Employee referral bonus program
- Monthly employee food trucks
- …and much more!
At Hentzen, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll discover an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact. If you’re ready to join a company known for its heritage of innovation and dedication to its people, we invite you to explore a rewarding career with us.
Please send your resume to:
Hentzen Coatings, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
6937 W. Mill Road
Milwaukee, WI 53218
or
APPLY ONLINE AT:
Hentzen Career Center
Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
www.hentzen.com
All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
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Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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1 jobMount Horeb
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1 jobCross Plains
1 jobElkhart Lake
1 jobChippewa Falls
1 jobMenomonee Falls
1 jobSouth Milwaukee
1 jobPrairie du Chien
1 jobSaint Croix Falls
1 jobShift Manager Job Market in Wisconsin
A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- truenorth19
- McDonald's14
- CAVE Enterprises7
- Dairy Queen6
- Ace Hardware6
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in shift manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Proven experience supervising a team in a retail, food service, or production environment
- Ability to open and close a location and manage daily cash reconciliation procedures
- Strong knowledge of Wisconsin labor law basics including break requirements and minor employment rules
- ServSafe Food Manager certification preferred for roles in Wisconsin food service and hospitality
- Proficiency with scheduling software and point-of-sale or inventory management systems
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with associate degree preferred by many Wisconsin employers
Shift Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a shift manager in Wisconsin?
Most shift manager roles in Wisconsin require relevant frontline experience in the same industry, typically one to three years, followed by an internal promotion or a direct application demonstrating supervisory readiness. Food service positions frequently require or prefer a ServSafe Food Manager certification, administered by the National Restaurant Association and recognized by Wisconsin health authorities. Retail and manufacturing paths generally emphasize schedule reliability, team leadership, and familiarity with the employer's specific operating systems over formal credentials.
Which companies hire shift managers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring shift managers in Wisconsin include truenorth, McDonald's, and CAVE Enterprises, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's deep concentration of regional grocery chains, quick-service restaurants, and mid-size manufacturers means steady, recurring openings rather than seasonal spikes.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most shift manager jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and De Pere consistently have the most shift manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the largest share through its dense retail corridors and food and beverage industry, Madison's openings reflect its university-anchored hospitality market and healthcare campuses, and Green Bay's volume is anchored by food processing, logistics, and regional retail chains headquartered or heavily concentrated in the Fox Valley.
Are there remote shift manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Shift management is fundamentally an on-site role built around direct supervision of staff and physical operations, so most positions require an in-person presence. About 0% of shift manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be limited to scheduling coordination or back-office operational support roles rather than full floor-level management positions.
How can I get hired as a shift manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a team lead or key holder role at a Wisconsin employer who promotes from within, then demonstrating operational reliability over several months. Large Wisconsin grocers like Woodman's and Festival Foods, along with regional quick-service chains, regularly advance hourly associates into shift lead positions before a formal manager title. Earning a ServSafe Food Manager certification before applying signals readiness and gives candidates a concrete edge in food service hiring across the state.
Where can I find and apply to shift manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to shift manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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