Production Supervisor

Faith Technologies•Appleton, WI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care . The Production Supervisor needs to be hands-on and people-focused to lead frontline teams in our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and driving continuous improvement using Lean principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management or a related field. Or sufficient experience in supervisory position.
2–5 years of production or operations management experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong foundation in Lean Thinking and a commitment to operational excellence.
Known for clear communication, effective problem-solving, and leading with empathy, clarity, and accountability.
Proven ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement safer, more efficient operational practices.
Brings strong leadership experience in managing, mentoring, and developing teams, with the ability to drive performance and lead through influence.
Familiar with the Choosing By Advantages (CBA) decision-making methodology and experienced in working with ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily production activities and ensure team adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards
Provide clear direction and support to hourly team members; manage staffing, training, and performance feedback
Drive a positive and inclusive team culture aligned with our Key Behaviors of: People First, We Work Together, We Learn and Grow
Monitor production KPIs and proactively address gaps in efficiency, downtime, or quality
Conduct daily Tier meetings and participate in Gemba walks to identify and solve issues on the floor
Maintain and enforce standard work practices, 5S, and continuous improvement activities
Coordinate with other departments (Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Engineering) to ensure smooth production flow
Support implementation of new processes, equipment, or products
Ensure accurate reporting of production data, timekeeping, and incident reports
Lead or participate in problem solving efforts using PDCA.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.