Assembly Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead and support a high-performance production team within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

This role serves as the first-line leader for assigned production areas and is responsible for coordinating daily activities, maintaining production schedules, supporting employee performance, and ensuring safe and efficient operations.

The position is based in Ripon, Wisconsin and works 2nd Shift, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Additional workdays may be required based on production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and promote a strong culture of safety awareness and compliance.
• Train, educate, and motivate team members on safety procedures and operating expectations.
• Foster an environment focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Encourage team members to identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
• Coach and mentor production employees on safety, quality, productivity, and operational best practices.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives and help eliminate operational risks and inefficiencies.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training in:
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Equipment operation
  • 5S
• Promote collaboration and encourage employee feedback and participation.
• Coordinate with technical and support teams to ensure production needs are addressed.
• Establish annual goals and objectives aligned with operational performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce inventory and work in progress.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters.
• Work with union representatives regarding contractual, performance, and disciplinary matters.
• Support daily production scheduling and achievement of operational targets.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in a medium- or high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous manufacturing supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant internship or co-op experience may be considered toward experience requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead using a servant-leadership approach.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and employee-development skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to encourage team members to proactively identify and resolve operational issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic understanding of:
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Kaizen
  • Kanban
  • Process control
  • Production scheduling
  • 5S
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and perform repetitive physical movements.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.