Production Supervisor

WESTERN BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC•Milwaukee, WI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Build Quality. Build Pride. Build Your Future.Full-time | Onsite Are you looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can guide a team and see the impact of your work every day? At Western Building Products, you’ll lead a team of 4–7 dedicated employees and help deliver products our customers rely on. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), we offer more than a paycheck—you have the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Your leadership directly impacts production performance and your long-term growth. As our Production Supervisor, you will help drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals while working closely with the Value Stream Manager to keep operations running smoothly. Maintain clear communication with employees and foster a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Stay active on the shop floor, stepping in to support production as needed. Your Impact: · Lead, coach, and support your team while fostering a positive and productive environment · Set and manage daily/weekly/monthly SQDC targets · Ensure equipment safety, maintenance, and a clean, organized workspace · Coordinate workflow with other supervisors for efficient, on-time production · Troubleshoot issues, monitor output, and support ongoing improvements · Prepare schedules and performance reports Why Western? At Western Building Products, we are more than a manufacturer; we are a team of employee-owners. Since 1983, we’ve built a culture of respect, reliability, and shared success. We are one of the nation’s largest distributors of millwork products, and every person here has a stake in how we perform, because we’re a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP). That means when the company wins, you win. It is not just a paycheck; it is a long-term investment in your future. Benefits: Western Building Products, an employee-owned organization, provides a competitive pay and benefits package, including health, dental, and accrued paid time-off.

Requirements

3–5 years of production/manufacturing experience
1–3 years of supervisory or team lead experience
Strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills
Solid math skills and proficiency with Excel
A hands-on leadership style with the willingness to support production tasks when needed

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and support your team while fostering a positive and productive environment
Set and manage daily/weekly/monthly SQDC targets
Ensure equipment safety, maintenance, and a clean, organized workspace
Coordinate workflow with other supervisors for efficient, on-time production
Troubleshoot issues, monitor output, and support ongoing improvements
Prepare schedules and performance reports