Production Supervisor-Custom Fabrication

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc•Milwaukee, WI

9d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Manufacturing is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel equipment used in healthcare, foodservice, and industrial environments. We are committed to craftsmanship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our Custom Fabrication Department, overseeing welders, metal assemblers, and wood product assemblers. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for production scheduling, capacity planning, workforce management, quality, safety, and on-time delivery of custom-built products.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment required
3+ years of manufacturing experience required
Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and labor allocation required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred
Experience in welding, fabrication, assembly, or woodworking environments preferred

Responsibilities

Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules
Coordinate labor and capacity across welding, assembly, and wood product departments
Lead, coach, and develop production employees
Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery
Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ISO standards
Track key metrics including productivity, rework, scrap, and training
Maintain inventory accuracy and reduce material waste
Partner with Engineering, Planning, and Quality teams to meet customer requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve workflow and productivity
Support equipment maintenance and safe operation of production machinery