2nd shift Production Supervisor

Forte Opening Solutions•Marshfield, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees plant activities and overall production, delegates work assignments, and ensures key performance indicators are identified, structured, and addressed. The supervisor uses production boards to keep employees informed about departmental performance against standards and works with them to achieve their goals. The role leads and supports employees, maintains accurate Tier Board information, audits lean processes, and trains and coaches teams in lean tools and methods. It works with team leads and the leadership team to coordinate production in line with schedules and priorities, make effective use of resources, improve productivity and reduce scrap, and support compliance with quality policies and procedures. The supervisor also interviews, hires, develops, and manages operations staff, including addressing discipline, complaints, and workplace issues in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. The position is located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and works a second-shift schedule Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Requirements

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to supervise.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, and computer literacy.
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to analyze information.
Integrity and respect, with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
At least 2 years of manufacturing supervisory experience in a wood, metal, or similar-material manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

A college degree in a related field, or a high school diploma combined with several years of supervisory experience.
Experience with Paycom, Workday, or ERP systems.
Good understanding of human resources and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Oversee plant activities and supervise overall production, delegating work assignments to address key performance indicators.
Use production boards to communicate departmental performance against standards and help employees meet goals.
Create a positive environment that engages employees.
Review performance metrics and address misses with countermeasures, root-cause identification, corrective actions, assigned responsibilities, and target completion dates; identify and verify required support.
Maintain the integrity of Tier Board data and information.
Conduct regular lean process audits to verify adherence to lean standards.
Train, demonstrate, and coach assigned processes and teams on lean tools and methodology.
Work with the leadership team and employees to assess talent and developmental needs.
Provide regular communication, feedback, coaching, and ongoing support to employees.
Ensure effective communication across all levels of the process and clearly communicate roles and expectations.
Work with team leads to direct production in accordance with the production schedule and priorities, maximizing use of assigned resources, machines, personnel, and materials.
Evaluate production methods and recommend improvements to functional leadership to improve productivity and reduce scrap.
Help employees interpret procedures and methods and use production equipment correctly.
Support quality policies and implement guidelines to ensure adherence to quality documents and standards.
Interview, hire, and develop operations staff.
Handle discipline, complaints, and issue resolution in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus opportunity.
Four-day work week with no weekends or overnights.
Career growth and advancement opportunities, with a promote-from-within culture.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and PPO plans.
$70 monthly wellness credit toward health insurance premiums for completing an annual physical.
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
401(k) with a 5% company match.
Paid parental leave.
Vacation accruals that increase with tenure.
Paid time off and paid holidays.