Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

ERMCO-ECI Bristol•Pleasant Prairie, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees day-to-day production-line operations in an electrical transformer manufacturing facility and is directly responsible for front-line production. The role ensures manufacturing runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely while meeting quality standards and production targets. The supervisor has responsibility for all three shifts and must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years as a Team Lead or equivalent experience.
At least seven years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the distribution transformer industry.
Knowledge of production processes, quality control standards, and safety regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of servant leadership principles and team management, with the ability to motivate teams and build employee engagement.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly and effectively.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality, efficiency, and safety.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certification in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Oversee production-floor activities to ensure adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Develop and monitor overdue-unit tracking to support timely turnaround.
Work with Manufacturing Team Leads to deploy resources and resolve production challenges, minimizing downtime and disruptions.
Monitor production metrics, identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and product quality.
Collect, interpret, and maintain production, employee time-and-attendance, and product-waste reports, ensuring timely completion and submission.
Manage the department production schedule, including time off.
Address attendance, production, and employee issues with assistance from the Area Manager.
Conduct interviews to recruit and retain employees.
Prepare training schedules and assist with onboarding new employees.
Provide input for capital expenditure budgeting.
Implement housekeeping schedules and monitor department cleanliness.
Promote associate engagement and champion cultural values, including enthusiasm, commitment, and involvement.
Enforce safety procedures, conduct regular audits, and lead safety training sessions.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback and coaching to production personnel.
Coordinate with the Area Manager and other Department Supervisors to align production activities with plant goals and objectives.
Work with Team Leads to monitor performance and identify improvement or training needs.