Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

AprilAire•Poynette, WI

75d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for an experienced Production Supervisor (2nd shift) to join the team in our Poynette Manufacturing facility. Our ideal candidate is someone who leads with people first — someone who knows how to support a team, build trust, and keep operations running smoothly, but also isn’t afraid to jump in and get their hands dirty. This role is for a leader who thrives on the floor, communicates clearly, solves problems in real time, and brings a steady, team-focused presence to their shift. This role requires 100% onsite commitment (Poynette) and the ability to work 2nd shift (3-11, M-F).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supervisory Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
One to three years of management/supervision experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Knowledge of and experience with integrated manufacturing systems
Strong computer and software skills
Solid interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to effectively present information and engage in problem solving with large groups and respond to questions from managers, customers, vendors, or other employees within the organization
Exceptional problem-solving ability
Strong sense of urgency
Accountability for self and team

Nice To Haves

Experience in union environment is a bonus

Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations across shifts while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met
Collaborate with other departments and shifts to support production flow and resolve constraints
Open and shut down buildings at shift start/end and supervise weekend operations as needed
Maintain awareness of all processes, equipment, and staffing changes
Create, manage, and maintain production schedules and staffing reports
Allocate production and labor based on part constraints, breakdowns, and outages
Lead 5S projects and maintain plant safety and cleanliness standards
Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and enforce all safety protocols
Conduct daily safety audits, Gemba walks, and safety form submissions
Perform accident investigations, safety observations, and incident documentation
Reasonable suspicion checks and escalating protocol as needed
Troubleshoot issues and communication prior to maintenance escalation
Submit maintenance work orders (non-urgent issues)
Track and report employee attendance and labor movement; discipline as needed
Review, edit, and approved punches and timecards; verify weekend punches before Monday
Approve, edit, or deny time off requests and maintain vacation calendars
Conduct interviews and participate in hiring decisions as needed
Collaborate with HR and/or management regarding employee discipline, PIPs, conflict resolution, terminations, and other employment-related issues
Assist employees with forms and requests
Engage with employees, address concerns, and gather feedback
Develop training plans for new employees and maintain training records and logs
Mentor and train Team Leads, backup leads, and other employees
Support new hire onboarding, internships, plant tours, and floor orientations
Plan and coordinate specialty role training (Helix, Water Panels, Frame Lead, Brazer)
Participate in leadership development and continuing education
Track attainment numbers and explain performance variances
Monitor training times, downtime, setup time, SPC checks, and MES system data
Verify production numbers and investigate/address performance misses
Complete daily Kanban, LMT, and 5S roadmap activities
Prepare pass-down files and attainment reports
Complete projects as assigned
Complete Quality forms and transactions; support Quality department and processes as needed
Manage RGAs, rework, forklift damage reports, and part shortages
Print and update unit labels and troubleshoot label needs
Communicate part outages and update communication boards/tabs
Assist receiving and shipping operations when warehouse supervisor is unavailable
Troubleshoot mechanical and equipment issues prior to maintenance involvement
Troubleshoot IT, vision, tester, and scan-to-pack systems prior to support department involvement
Modify production related systems parameters as needed or authorized
Stay informed on outages, system changes, and department updates
Attend and lead meetings (daily meetings, Webex, Town Halls, in-person)
Respond promptly to emails, messages, and meeting invites
Communicate via email, text, phone, and Webex before, during, and after work hours
Answer, transfer, and direct phone calls professionally
Communicate with vendors and other locations (e.g. Westport) regarding returns or labeling issues
Coordinate deviations with Engineering and pull drawings/documents as required