Supervisor ZM - 1st shift
SITE Staffing Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$28 Per Hour
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
30+ days ago
Production Supervisor – 1st Shift
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Some flexibility required)
Compensation: $25 – $28/hour (Based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Some flexibility required)
Compensation: $25 – $28/hour (Based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Production Supervisor to lead our 1st shift operations. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring the achievement of volume, quality, and recovery targets while maintaining a strong focus on safety, equipment reliability, and team performance.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong leadership, technical ability, and organizational skills to lead a team in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and direct production personnel across all functions during the assigned shift.
- Achieve production targets related to material volume, quality, and recovery.
- Train and cross-train new and existing employees on production tasks and basic maintenance.
- Monitor equipment performance visually and through software; respond to abnormal indicators.
- Function as backup to equipment operators and provide leadership in their absence.
- Ensure correct machine settings are used for processing materials to customer specifications.
- Track and enter shift production metrics accurately into spreadsheets and IT systems.
- Lead maintenance coordination: schedule preventative maintenance, coordinate repairs, manage parts inventory, and determine internal vs. external repair needs.
- Collaborate with external contractors for repairs, upgrades, and service needs.
- Serve as main point of contact for on-shift communications with off-site shredding facility regarding material flow and maintenance issues.
- Ensure all employees follow safety, environmental, and facility policies including storm water and landfill regulations.
- Manage employee performance: monitor attendance, provide constructive feedback, and maintain daily operations coverage.
- Review and ensure completion of inspection sheets and checklists related to cleanup, maintenance, and operations.
- Lead the facility independently when the Facility Manager is not on-site.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or processing environment required.
- Familiarity with welding, mechanical systems, and basic electrical troubleshooting a plus.
- Experience in maintenance coordination and ability to direct maintenance staff effectively.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for communication and data tracking.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Direct supervision of 1st shift production personnel, including:
- Production laborers
- Equipment operators
- Maintenance personnel
- May expand to multiple shifts as operations grow.
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