Production Supervisor

Wacker Neuson Se•Menomonee Falls, WI

20d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor's primary role is to supervise and direct manufacturing operations. This position utilizes staff and equipment to meet safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction goals. This is a 1st shift position (4:30am - 3:00pm).

Requirements

An Associate's Degree in a Manufacturing program is required. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Five (5) years and union contract administration is preferred.
Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Support department initiatives and continuous improvement that align with our company strategy and key performance metrics
Responsible for problem-solving day-to-day issues and escalating challenges to management in the areas of safety, quality, production, personnel, and other resource availability (i.e., technology, financial, physical)
Responsible for gathering and delivering information in a timely manner while ensuring communication is understood by all direct reports
Provides constructive feedback to all subordinates and holds employees accountable. May provide feedback to the manager for performance reviews
Leads by example and demonstrates the company's core values of expertise, passion, agility, and entrepreneurship
Treats all levels of the organization with respect, honesty, and integrity while supporting all employees' diversity, inclusion, compliance, and safety
Responsible for Level 4 boards, employee position map, and quality and delivery issues
Directs resources to meet daily production goals
Utilizes production scheduling tools to direct and maintain daily operations
Partners with Project Managers on providing oversight on all phases of assigned projects
Coordinate and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure project specifications are being followed
Ensures quality standards are being followed and addresses deviations
Perform line audits for quality, standard work, safety, and basic condition
Provide training for standard work and matrix updates
Responsible for One Point Lessons, and I5's,
Provide Team Member Support on other CI projects with areas of responsibility
Utilizes company systems to complete organizational tracking and reporting, makes necessary recommendations for improvement to management
Responsible for ensuring work instructions, processes and procedures are being followed as defined by the company
Address and resolve production issues to minimize downtime of production lines
Responsible for accurately entering, reviewing, approving, and submitting timekeeping for direct reports by defined deadlines
Responsible for understanding and administering our collective bargaining agreement
Provides recommendations for contract changes
Utilizes management skills to prevent and/or settle conflicts from escalating through the grievance stages
Assists in support of the safety strategy to reduce work-related injuries
Conducts safety meetings and performs audits to help maintain the goal of zero lost time accidents
Promotes a safe working environment
Safely performs all job functions and maintains safety awareness
Report known accidents, injuries, and unsafe practices or conditions to the safety manager