Production Supervisor; Value Stream) Ulm

Windings is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at our New Ulm facility. This is an opportunity for a strong people leader who enjoys being on the production floor, developing employees, solving problems, and delivering results.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we're looking for someone who takes ownership, leads by example, and helps build a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Lead Daily Production: Establish daily priorities, communicate expectations, and ensure employees have the resources needed to meet production goals.
• Drive Performance: Monitor production against the plan, identify gaps, and take action to keep operations on track.
• Support Your Team: Provide visible, hands-on leadership on the production floor, coaching employees and building a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Champion Safety & Quality: Reinforce safe work practices, quality standards, and consistent execution of established processes.
• Solve Problems: Identify production challenges early and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and other departments to remove barriers.
• Promote Continuous Improvement: Encourage employee ideas, address recurring issues, and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall performance.

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of 10 or more employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage employee performance, attendance, and accountability.
• Ability to prioritize, make decisions, and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to support extended hours or weekend operations as needed.

• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools.
• Associate or bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy spending time on the production floor and working directly with employees.
• Take ownership of results and follow through on commitments.
• Communicate clearly and consistently.
• Address challenges proactively rather than waiting for problems to escape.
• Hold yourself and others accountable while maintaining a positive, respectful work environment.
• Are passionate about developing people and improving manufacturing operations.

Windings is a 100% employee-owned company specializing in custom motor and electromagnetic solutions for mission-critical applications in the Aerospace, Defense, and Clean Energy industries.

Our success is built on our people, our commitment to quality, and our shared ownership culture. As an employee-owned company, we believe every employee plays an important role in our continued growth and success.

Salary

Description:

$70,000 - $90,000 annually DOQ

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance…