Production Shift Leader

Placon Corporation•Madison, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Production Shift Leader to support our Madison, WI facility, who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about leading teams, driving operational excellence, and achieving safety, quality, and production goals. If you're a hands-on leader with manufacturing supervisory experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance and team success.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business, Leadership Development, or a related field and at least two years of leadership experience; OR Six years of leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or operations environments
Previous experience supervising manufacturing or production employees
Strong leadership, team building, and employee coaching skills
Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives
Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
Commitment to employee development and continuous learning
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as required

Nice To Haves

Experience with quality systems, GMP, SPC, or SQF programs preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop production and production support team members
Establish and communicate performance expectations and departmental goals
Coordinate employee training and support ongoing skill development
Ensure daily production schedules and customer requirements are achieved
Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process issues using root cause analysis
Monitor production efficiencies and drive continuous improvement efforts
Plan staffing levels, overtime, temporary staffing, and PTO coverage
Prepare operational and production reports
Promote and support quality systems, GMP compliance, and documented procedures
Partner with Production Management on corrective actions and quality initiatives
Enforce and promote workplace safety programs and procedures
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
Support 5S initiatives and maintain a clean, organized manufacturing environment
Manage multiple priorities while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards