Manufacturing Production Supervisor - Welding/Fabrication - First Shift

Oshkosh•Kewaunee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kewaunee Fabrications, an Oshkosh company, is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist with a history dating back to 1941. They offer turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications, including manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting, and assembly, all under one roof. Since joining the Oshkosh family in 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications has been instrumental in transforming the future with innovative heavy fabrication capabilities. The Manufacturing Production Supervisor will provide leadership and support to manufacturing teams, fostering a safe, productive, and profitable environment. This role involves planning and facilitating team member work to ensure on-time production schedules, quality, housekeeping, and safety objectives are met. A key aspect of this position is developing high-performance work teams through ongoing coaching and direction, promoting a People First Culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Ability to plan and organize projects.
Experience with welding, fabrication, and paint processes.
Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Experience working in a unionized facility.
Computer skills with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Experience leading and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

Lead 1-2 small or similar areas/processes within the production facility/line.
Lead production team members in a union and/or non-union environment on the manufacturing process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise.
Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development.
Educate and enforce quality, safety, and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes as opportunities arise on production floor.
Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects that support the business and ensure the production schedule demands are met.
Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing process to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities.
Enlist the requisite support to ensure the timely resolution of problems and the prompt implementation of improvements.
Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.
Implement and sustain 5S in work areas ensuring that tools and materials essential for the performance of the work are readily available.
Responsible for changes needed in machines, processes, materials, and assembly.
Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events.
Create value stream mapping and standard work.
Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.