Production Supervisor- Nights

Signicast - Hartford Facility, 1800 Innovation Way, Hartford, Wisconsin, United States of America

Posted Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customers' needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn’t just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Under the direction of the Manufacturing Manager, the Production Supervisor directs the overall module operations ensuring the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with the company quality standards and customer delivery requirements.

• Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the EHS Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment. Complies and enforces all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures and housekeeping standards while holding employees accountable.
• Day-to-Day management of employees, including managing, interviewing, hiring and off-boarding, supporting, coaching/guiding, performance management of Master Technicians and Manufacturing Technicians. Build an effective team to meet company goals for production, quality, on-time delivery and increase employee retention.
• Ensure the completion of all required production paperwork, records, documentation, Dayforce records, quality records, etc. Conduct employee probationary 90 days reviews, 8-month performance reviews and proper discipline when necessary. Monitor for accuracy and approve Day Force records of employees’ attendance, hours worked and vacation requests.
• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments to ensure the production of company products at the highest quality at the lowest possible cost, to meet corporate and plant KPI’s, and customer specification and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication with internal and external customers, including direct reports, vendors, coworkers and other supervisors. Conduct employee Stay Interviews with new employees and check ins with existing employees on a regular basis.
• Work with plant Manufacturing Manager in meeting or exceeding plant goals and team performance metrics for driving improvement and making well informed decisions for manufacturing activities, resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Ensure the training of new and current employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company’s standards for quality, productivity, safety, and ISO/TS.
• Utilization of time management and leadership skills as well as problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean and 6 Sigma programs. Ensure the Daily Direction Setting boards are up to date. Be responsible for adhering to the company’s goal of supporting and driving positive results through the continuous improvement efforts. Support and work with ongoing Op/Ex projects.
• Recommend preventative maintenance procedures and plan the repair of machines and equipment to minimize downtime. Continually evaluate processes and methods, recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, utilization of people, and quality of product.
• Act as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems; analyze and resolve work problems, and assist teammates and direct reports in solving work problems.
• Maintain departmental supplies, tools, equipment, and order as necessary.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.

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