2nd shift Production Supervisor

Forte Opening Solutions•Marshfield, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor oversees plant activities and production, delegates work assignments, and ensures key performance indicators are identified, structured, and addressed. The supervisor uses production boards to keep employees informed about department performance against standards and works with them to achieve goals. This role leads and develops employees, supports effective communication across the process team, directs production according to the schedule and priorities, and works to make the best use of resources, machines, personnel, and materials. It also supports quality and lean standards, evaluates production methods for productivity and scrap improvements, and handles hiring, employee development, discipline, complaints, and issue resolution in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Requirements

At least 2 years of manufacturing supervision experience in a wood, metal, or similar-material manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to supervise.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment; self-motivated.
Excellent organizational skills and computer literacy.
Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Integrity, respect, tact, and diplomacy.
Familiarity with analyzing information.

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 HR and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Create a positive environment with engaged employees.
Lead metric reviews and address missed metrics 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 lean standards.
Train, demonstrate, and coach assigned processes and teams on lean tools and methodology.
Work with leadership and employees to assess employee talent and development needs.
Provide regular communication, feedback, coaching, and ongoing employee support.
Ensure an effective communication system across all levels of the process.
Clearly communicate roles and expectations throughout the process team.
Work with team leads to direct production according to the production schedule and established priorities, maximizing use of assigned resources, machines, personnel, and materials.
Evaluate production methods and suggest 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.
Administer discipline, address complaints, and resolve issues in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus 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 with 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 5% company match.
Paid parental leave.
Vacation accruals that increase with tenure.
Paid time off and paid holidays.