Administrative Skills, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Improvement Metrics, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Quality Metrics, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
POSITION: Production Supervisor
SHIFT: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (OT as required)
PAY RATE: $28.00 - $36.00+ per hour (DOE) + Full Benefit Package
LOCATION: Minnkota Windows West Fargo, ND
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Production Supervisor 2 is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and day-to-day oversight of assigned production areas/departments with increased accountability for performance, capability building, and cross-functional coordination. This role ensures safe, efficient operations; meets quality and delivery targets; develops people; and leads Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to improve processes, metrics, and culture.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the Minnkota Windows Game Changer definition.
- Engage in team based lean and continuous improvement activities, helping to streamline workflows and drive a culture of operational excellence.
- Build and sustain a high-performance team environment, model professionalism, and accountability.
- Directly supervise team members in assigned areas/departments; set expectations and drive results.
- Provide structured coaching, performance feedback, and corrective guidance as needed.
Production Planning, Execution & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Plan and coordinate production schedules and resources to achieve safety, quality, and on-time delivery goals.
- Actively monitor workflows, identify bottlenecks, and drive actions to improve throughput and stability.
- Coordinate with planning, maintenance, quality, and other functions to resolve issues quickly and prevent recurrence.
- Manage and control rework to ensure effective containment and timely reintroduction into production.
Training & Capability Development
- Oversee onboarding and training for assigned areas; ensure consistent application of standard work.
- Implement and manage cross-training to build flexibility and reduce coverage risk.
- Evaluate skill levels, identify training needs, and foster professional growth.
Safety, Quality, and Workplace Standards
- Promote and enforce safety compliance and safe work practices, lead by example.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs and quality standards; lead response to quality issues in assigned areas.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and workplace standards across assigned areas.
Performance Ownership & Metrics
- Meet or exceed on-time delivery targets and production efficiency goals for assigned areas.
- Monitor, report, and act on daily/weekly performance metrics; drive accountability for results.
- Support inventory management by reducing waste and ensuring accurate material usage.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate timekeeping; manage time off requests; maintain proper staffing coverage.
- Support inventory activities (cycle counts/physical counts) and operational reporting as needed.
Continuous Improvement (CI)
- Lead CI activities in assigned areas (e.g., prioritizing improvement opportunities, facilitating kaizen/problem-solving, driving standardization, sustaining gains, and coaching others in CI behaviors).
Other
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALITIES
- Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage time, delegate, resolve conflicts, and drive accountability.
- Strong working knowledge of production operations (applicable to assigned area/department).
- Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office preferred; comfort using data to manage performance.
- Organized, sound decision-making, coaching mindset, and accountability.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree or higher, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of applicable supervision experience required.