Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing•New Berlin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Wenthe-Davidson is a 100% employee-owned custom tubular metal fabrication company with more than 80 years of experience and more than 150 team members. Guided by its core values of integrity, accountability, collaboration, and innovation, the company emphasizes continuous improvement, state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth. Within a lean manufacturing environment, the Production Supervisor plans, directs, controls, and coordinates employee activities in assigned departments to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost (productivity) goals. The role works weekday core hours from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The supervisor may occasionally perform operator duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong verbal communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
Knowledge of product lines, drawings, templates, and computer systems used in the department.
Ability to inspect department parts to the accuracy levels established for each measurement type.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional internal partners.
Ability to use a forklift and become forklift certified.
Ability to analyze data and solve problems.
Ability to practice a service-oriented leadership style.
Ability to use Microsoft Office tools and other computer applications.
Ability to bend and lift up to 20 pounds and stand and/or walk on concrete for up to nine hours per day.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in typical Wisconsin heat and humidity.
Manual dexterity to manipulate objects, including performing complete setups.
Ability to perform final product checkouts and inspections to ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities

Monitor employees’ adherence to safety and housekeeping policies, procedures, and practices; address issues promptly and document follow-up with HR or management as needed.
Review production quality through daily shop-floor interaction, address issues immediately, and involve support as needed.
Drive completion of daily quality audit checklists and ensure required criteria are met.
Understand schedule requirements and pursue on-time delivery with direct reports.
Discuss demand that exceeds current capacity with the Production Manager and seek overtime approval or additional staffing for the area.
Maintain assigned work schedules, breaks, and work rules in accordance with the employee handbook and general guidelines.
Understand cell TAKT times and time-studied rates for non-cell activities, and maintain productivity; arrange or conduct time studies when needed.
Maintain accurate data systems by ensuring employees correctly log in and out of cells and jobs.
Understand employees’ needs and provide reasonable support to help them achieve goals.
Objectively and quantitatively assess performance where possible; recognize, reward, praise, and coach employees through daily interactions.
Deliver annual reviews, informal counseling, and formal discipline when appropriate, and help foster a pay-for-performance and ownership culture.
Raise concerns with management while maintaining a positive approach with employees.
Assist in identifying and implementing training and career development plans.
Communicate direct reports’ time and attendance information to payroll promptly and accurately.
Occasionally perform duties associated with an operator.