Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Super Steel, LLC • Mequon, WI

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About The Position

Super Steel is seeking a hands-on, people-focused Production Supervisor to lead its manufacturing team on the second shift. The supervisor oversees daily production activities, develops and supports employees, and ensures operations are safe, efficient, and meet quality standards. This is a production-floor leadership role requiring clear communication, problem-solving, accountability, and the ability to balance production demands with safety, quality, and employee development.

The supervisor will lead teams producing custom-fabricated components, complex weldments, and finished products, while coordinating with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments. Super Steel describes itself as an established manufacturing organization with over 100 years in business and long-standing Fortune 500 customers, and notes opportunities for career growth.

The benefits package includes health coverage through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), dental and vision insurance through Delta Dental, a flexible spending account, voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, nine paid holidays annually, and PTO. Most benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment; 401(k) eligibility begins the first of the month following 90 days.

Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing leadership, production supervision, or a similar role.
• Experience leading, coaching, and holding employees accountable in a production environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of production processes, workflow, and performance metrics.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Comfort working on the production floor and interacting with employees throughout the shift.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and production reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, machining, or a similar manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve daily production goals and performance expectations.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and delivery requirements.
• Maintain focus on workplace safety and ensure employees follow established safety procedures and policies.
• Monitor production workflow, identify bottlenecks, and adjust resources or priorities as needed.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to resolve production challenges and minimize downtime.
• Communicate daily priorities, expectations, and updates through team meetings and regular floor engagement.
• Monitor production performance, track key metrics, and communicate results and concerns to leadership.
• Address employee performance, attendance, and behavioral concerns fairly and consistently.
• Support employee onboarding, training, and cross-training.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, increased efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), with monthly pre-tax reimbursement toward an individual health insurance plan; reimbursement amounts are based on employee age, with additional monthly allowances of $272 for a spouse and $135 per child.
• Dental and vision insurance through Delta Dental.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Voluntary short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Nine paid holidays annually.
• PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed