Production Supervisor

WAGNER•Plymouth, MN

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides direct leadership, coordination, and support to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives within assigned value stream areas. The role oversees CNC Machining and Assembly operations, develops team capabilities, and promotes safe, efficient, and effective manufacturing operations. The supervisor also drives continuous improvement and fosters a positive workplace culture. The position includes day-to-day employee leadership and coaching, coordination with cross-functional teams, and support across multiple value streams as needed. Compensation is $70,000–$100,000 plus profit sharing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, assembly, distribution, or lean production environment.
At least 3 years of leadership experience managing teams in a manufacturing, assembly, or distribution setting.
Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and 5S practices.
Experience using tier management processes and driving KPI performance with a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams while fostering employee growth and engagement.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust, influence others, and navigate challenging situations effectively.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
Working knowledge of SAP or ability to learn ERP systems and processes quickly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Power BI.
Ability to prioritize work, adapt to changing business needs, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships across all organizational levels.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and achieve results.
Commitment to Wagner’s values of being Customer Centric, Collaborative, and Entrepreneurial.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for employees in assigned value stream areas.
Mentor team members, give regular performance feedback, and monitor work for accuracy, consistency, and accountability.
Develop and maintain cross-training plans to improve workforce flexibility and coverage.
Facilitate daily Tier meetings and use tier management processes to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.
Partner with cross-functional teams to remove obstacles, solve problems, and improve operational performance.
Promote safe behaviors, identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
Maintain product quality by ensuring adherence to standard work, operating procedures, and equipment requirements.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, single-piece flow, material flow, line balancing, and SMED.
Facilitate and coach problem-solving activities using tools such as A3, Kaizen, and RCCM.
Coach employees to anticipate future needs, address risks proactively, and identify improvement opportunities.
Support talent acquisition, candidate interviews, performance management, employee development, and corrective action processes.
Provide leadership across multiple value streams as needed to support business continuity and operational effectiveness.
Collaborate daily with Quality, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, and Maintenance to meet production schedules and customer expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.