Assistant Superintendent – 3rd Shift (Manufacturing Operations)

Mastermold LLC•Johnson Creek, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MasterMold is seeking a confident, hands-on Assistant Superintendent to help lead 3rd Shift Paint Department operations at its Johnson Creek, Wisconsin facility. The role works closely with the Paint Superintendent to oversee production operations, support frontline leadership, and maintain safety, quality, and productivity expectations. It is suited to an experienced manufacturing supervisor or operations leader who can make decisions, manage priorities, take ownership of production operations, lead employees, develop supervisors, and address operational challenges. Previous paint experience is not required; training is available for a candidate with strong leadership ability, sound judgment, initiative, and a commitment to learning. The position involves substantial engagement on the production floor, and schedule flexibility may occasionally be required for training, staffing, and operational needs.

Requirements

Strong decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage operational priorities effectively.
Confidence in leading employees, developing supervisors, and addressing performance concerns professionally.
Strong organizational skills, accountability, and consistent follow-through.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused when challenges arise.
Comfort spending significant time actively engaged on the production floor.
Willingness to learn manufacturing processes, equipment, and industrial paint operations.
Ability to coordinate effectively with other departments and communicate between shifts.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory, production leadership, or operations management experience.
Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse operations, logistics, or similar operational environments.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to production supervisors, team leads, and employees.
Coordinate staffing, production schedules, materials, and operational priorities.
Monitor production performance and respond to quality, safety, equipment, or staffing concerns.
Make timely decisions to address operational challenges and minimize production disruptions.
Coach supervisors and employees, provide performance feedback, and maintain accountability.
Address employee concerns and partner with Human Resources on performance management and corrective action.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to resolve production issues.
Maintain effective communication with leadership and other shifts regarding production status and outstanding concerns.
Support continuous improvement, 6S, workplace safety, and operational efficiency.
Ensure accurate completion of production reports, employee documentation, and other required records.