Supervisor - Production I - 1st Shift

Cadrex Chippewa Falls • Chippewa Falls, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is seeking a Production Supervisor to supervise, direct, and motivate assigned employees in support of company goals for quality, production, safety, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on daily operations, department performance, and balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety, and employee morale.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, inventory, and manufacturing software.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years as a production supervisor in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plans to meet or exceed department and company goals for quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Manage department performance measures and visual controls, with a focus on daily operations.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale, and continuously improve department performance.
• Communicate improvement ideas and information accurately and clearly in oral and written form.
• Ensure employees adhere to schedules and customer service requirements, and coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet specifications.
• Identify, analyze, and address bottlenecks, product defects, safety hazards, and tool or equipment problems.
• Counsel, motivate, and instruct Lead and Set Up personnel on quality standards, machine operations, critical documentation, and employee relations.
• Provide on-the-floor training to new employees as needed and work closely with floor Leads and Set Up employees.
• Manage employee relations, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance appraisals, rewards and discipline, coaching, talent development, and issue resolution.
• Ensure proper inventory levels are maintained to meet daily production and assembly needs.
• Manage department priorities.
• Create production schedules as needed to prioritize department requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Monthly remote work stipend for qualifying remote employees.
• 401(k) investment plan with an employer match of up to 4%.
• Education support program.
• Safety eyeglasses and shoe reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED