Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (Large Enclosures)

Rehlko•Sheboygan, WI

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees and coordinates first-shift production personnel in Large Enclosures Assembly, the final stage of the assembly process, at a Rehlko manufacturing facility. The role ensures efficient, safe, high-quality operations by optimizing production output, maintaining equipment reliability, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures. The supervisor leads and develops the production team, manages schedules and workforce assignments, coordinates components and generator sets from other areas, and communicates operational information across shifts. The role also monitors equipment and production performance, maintains records, works with maintenance and cross-functional teams, manages employee timekeeping and performance, and drives safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in a fast-paced production environment.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to make timely decisions and take accountability for them.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as business needs require.
Ability to remain on the production floor and move throughout the work area for most of the shift to lead associates, monitor production, and conduct routine floor observations.
Authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations management, business, or a related field.
Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes, and maintenance principles.
Experience supervising in a union environment.
Experience in a large-product assembly environment using overhead cranes, scissor lifts, and ladders.
Leadership competencies in safety leadership, team development and coaching, continuous improvement, accountability and results orientation, effective communication, problem-solving and root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, coach, and motivate the first-shift production team in Large Enclosures Assembly.
Oversee daily production schedules and ensure timely completion of work in line with quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
Coordinate components and generator sets supplied by other areas; make timely decisions when parts or units are short to keep production moving and minimize downtime.
Manage workforce movement and reassign associates as needed to address staffing gaps and maintain productivity.
Communicate department needs and status across all three shifts and provide accurate, timely information to associates on the production floor.
Support associates in using digital work instructions.
Monitor equipment performance, conduct routine inspections, and coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance with maintenance teams.
Enforce and promote safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
Conduct daily Safety Gemba walks and lead safety discussions using established scripts and standard work to identify hazards, reinforce safe behaviors, and drive corrective actions.
Investigate safety incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
Maintain accurate production records, including shift reports, maintenance logs, inventory levels, and performance metrics.
Collaborate with supervisors and engineering, quality, supply chain, materials, and support departments to ensure operational flow.
Conduct employee performance reviews, provide coaching and feedback, and support employee development.
Manage employee timekeeping, attendance, scheduling, and compliance with company policies and HR procedures.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost reduction.
Monitor key performance indicators and develop action plans to achieve departmental and plant objectives.
Support and participate in lean manufacturing, 5S, and operational excellence activities.
Maintain compliance with company, customer, regulatory, and operational requirements.
Perform additional duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.