Production Supervisor; Manufacturing

Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Location:
Ripon, Wisconsin (Onsite)

Shift: 1st Shift – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM (additional days as needed)

Experience Level: Mid-Level (5+ years experience preferred)

Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 per year + benefits

Relocation Assistance:
Available

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and support a high-performance production team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who prioritizes safety, continuous improvement, and team development while ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently met.

• Supervise daily activities within the production area to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and optimize manpower and equipment utilization
• Troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow
• Ensure on‑time delivery and adherence to performance targets

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
• Conduct safety audits and investigations of incidents or near‑misses
• Ensure employees follow PPE requirements and safety procedures

• Lead, coach, and mentor operators and technicians
• Support employee development, training, and cross‑training initiatives
• Address attendance, conduct, and employee relations matters
• Foster a respectful and inclusive team environment

• Participate in and lead initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S
• Analyze downtime, scrap, and bottlenecks and implement improvements
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams

• Maintain accurate production, safety, and quality records
• Communicate KPIs and operational updates to management
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to resolve production issues

• Bachelors degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred
• Experience supervising teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate and develop teams
• Experience in stamping press or heavy manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills

• Fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing setting
• Standing, bending, and lifting may be required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Opportunity to lead production operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership exposure and career growth potential
• Relocation assistance available