Operations Supervisor - Fabrication

Pentair•Wright, WI

About The Position

Pentair is hiring an Operations Supervisor for its Delavan, Wisconsin team. The position is responsible for safety, quality, and production processes in fabrication departments, which may include injection molding, machining, and assembly. The supervisor leads employees who report directly to them, including hourly operators, and provides direction to non-salaried and entry-level personnel. The role operates under limited supervision and requires independent judgment within a limited scope, consideration of alternative actions, and attention to customer needs and changing requirements. The supervisor supports day-to-day operations and employee performance, drives sustainable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash (SQDCC), maintains department Gemba boards, and creates monthly RCCMs related to metric misses. In coordination with Manufacturing Leadership, the supervisor helps achieve short- and long-term goals and leads kaizen events aligned with the value stream strategy deployment plan owned by the Value Stream Manager. The role also uses manufacturing experience to troubleshoot, improve, and create processes. The position supports a shift scheduled from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 4 a.m. to noon on Friday. It is a full-time role with an anticipated annual base pay range of $61,200 to $113,600, and may be eligible for an annual incentive bonus. Pentair offers health benefits, a 401(k), an employee stock purchase program, disability and life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, parental and caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and wellness programs.

Requirements

Experience in a manufacturing environment producing items involving machining, molding, assembly, and metalwork.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and a basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Cross-functional manufacturing background, such as production, materials, planning, or engineering.
Technical knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and process improvement strategies.
Strong leadership skills, including communication, teaching and coaching, motivating, and fostering accountability.
Bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years of functional supervisory experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision and support to employees in the assigned work areas, including assigning work, managing employee performance issues, improving productivity, and maintaining staffing levels.
Achieve sustainable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash (SQDCC).
Maintain department Gemba boards with assistance from leads and create monthly RCCMs related to monthly metric misses.
Coordinate with Manufacturing Leadership to achieve critical short-term and long-term goals in a timely manner.
Lead kaizen events supporting the value stream strategy deployment plan owned by the Value Stream Manager.
Troubleshoot, improve, and create manufacturing processes.
Provide direction and guidance to non-salaried and entry-level personnel.
Evaluate subordinate performance and assist with career development planning.
Provide feedback or act on changes in customer requirements.