Production Supervisor

WAGNER Group•Plymouth, MN

7d•$70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides direct leadership, coordination, and support to achieve operational objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost within assigned value stream areas. The role oversees CNC Machining and Assembly operations, develops employee capabilities, and ensures safe, efficient, and effective manufacturing operations. The supervisor promotes continuous improvement and partners with employees and cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, assembly, distribution, or lean production environment.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing teams within 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.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
Working knowledge of SAP or ability to quickly learn ERP systems and processes.
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 levels of the organization.
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, provide regular performance feedback, and monitor work for accuracy, consistency, and accountability.
Develop and maintain cross-training plans to increase workforce flexibility and ensure adequate 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.
Ensure product quality by maintaining 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 support across multiple value streams as needed to maintain business continuity and operational effectiveness.
Collaborate daily with Quality, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, and Maintenance teams to meet production schedules and customer expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.