Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to support 2nd Shift at our manufacturing facility in Beaver Dam, WI! The Production Supervisor leads the daily operation of a production shift with responsibility for interacting with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality, Facilities and other departments to achieve maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. Success in this role is defined by daily order execution, workforce flexibility, employee onboarding, productivity/efficiency, sequencing, process adherence, and training/development in production.

Responsibilities

Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts; Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees; Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests; Assuring all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures; Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly; Selects, coaches and develops staff; Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team; Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary; Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory; Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees; Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures; Developing and maintaining a workforce to meet capacity plans; Work with other departments to manage parts flow; Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience; 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks.

Nice to have

Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office; Experience as a team lead or leading project teams in an operational environment.