Production Supervisor

The Brewer Company•Oconomowoc, WI

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee production floor and staff and monitor manufacturing workflow process. Achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Member Development. Coach and develop Team Leaders and Production Staff. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
3-5 years proven work experience as Production Supervisor or similar role
Working knowledge of various types of manufacturing machinery and tools such as familiarity with CNC routers, edge banders, point to points, beam saws, horizontal boring and doweling, vertical machining center, G and M code, case clamps.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to coach and mentor staff
Strong work ethic—self-motivated and results-driven – Entrepreneurial mindset
Excellent problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

a degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field is preferred
Experience in a woodworking type manufacturing environment a plus

Responsibilities

Ability to set daily/weekly/monthly goals, communicating them effectively to employees
Strong knowledge of organizational workflow and ability to delegate by assigning responsibilities and formulating schedules
Supervisory skills needed to oversee employees and coach them effectively
Commitment to safety regarding use of equipment
Knowledge of all essential equipment and ability to oversee and schedule regular maintenance
Analytical skills to monitor production output and check for compliance with specifications
Ability to generate and submit reports on performance and progress
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including ability to spot issues in efficiency/productivity and suggest improvements
Strong coaching and training skills to onboard new employees, including instruction on safety, e.g. how to safely use machinery and follow procedures
Willingness to enforce compliance with safety guidelines and company standards
Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities.
Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process, personnel and resources and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules, and resolving problems
Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on established safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and the ability to lead continuous improvement projects and initiatives involving cross-functional teams.
Create a culture of accountability, ownership, learning, and continuous improvement.
Develop future Leaders and Production Staff to build the bench and fill internal roles.