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Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Location:

Mequon, WI

Pay: $75-95k plus comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities

We are a leading, multi-state contract manufacturer now seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations on the manufacturing floor and deliver consistent, high-quality output across multiple SKUs. The Production Manager will be responsible for planning and coordinating production activities, driving continuous improvement, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring on-time delivery of products. This role requires solid manufacturing experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage teams in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet volume, quality, and delivery targets across multiple SKUs.
• Manage and supervise production teams on the floor, including hiring, training, performance management, and shift planning.
• Optimize production processes and workflows to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput while maintaining product quality.
• Implement and enforce safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance on the manufacturing floor.
• Monitor production KPIs and prepare regular reports on output, efficiency, downtime, and quality metrics; take corrective action as needed.
• Oversee inventory management and work closely with procurement and supply chain to ensure materials availability and minimize stockouts.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S or similar) to support high-volume and high-speed production requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to investigate defects, manage root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication with engineering, maintenance, planning, and customer service to resolve production issues and support new product introductions.
• Manage budget and cost control efforts related to labor, materials, and equipment utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field, or 5+ years equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in production or manufacturing management, including hands-on knowledge of multi-SKU environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead production teams, including supervision and floor management experience.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Experience with quality control processes and tools; ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with high-volume and high-speed manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Experience in consumer products manufacturing is desirable but not required.
• Proficiency with production tracking systems, ERP/MRP software, and common manufacturing metrics.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.

Benefits

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.

- Free basic life, AD&D insurance, and company-funded short and long-term disability coverage, with voluntary options.

- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.

- Free financial wellness counseling and tools.

- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and paid vacation time that increases with seniority.

- Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and time off for preventive care appointments.

- Continuing education opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and gym membership discounts.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.