Production Supervisor; 1st Shift - Stevens Point
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Manufacturing / Production
Overview
Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.
Join Donaldson as our next Production Supervisor (1st Shift) at our Stevens Point, WI plant! This position will oversee a team on our 1st shift and should have a deep knowledge of successful practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to help drive efficiency within the departments they support. This role is great for people with leadership experience that value safety and quality.
If you want to join a high-performing team and help us take our production operations to the next level, this may be the right career opportunity for you! Qualified candidates must be able to work on-site at our Stevens Point, WI facility.
- Supervises and leads assigned production departments which includes assigning work, encouraging team involvement, completing the performance management process for all operators, scheduling work, ensuring needed equipment is maintained and purchased and developing and following the department's budget.
- Coaches operators through the problem-solving process to identify problem areas and solve them, including manufacturing processes, reducing set up time, equipment problems and reducing scrap.
- Trains operators on procedures, methods, problem solving, prints, programming, quality requirements, team methods and safety.
- Educates operators in the safety requirements of their department and plant.
- Coaches operators on safety improvements, department inspections, safety surveys and follow up on safety issues.
- Works with operators on quality assurance, including quality requirements and procedures for the department and plant, as well as monitoring quality.
- Resolves employee relation issues through effective remediation techniques
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience
- 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience
- Solid computer skills in Microsoft applications with preference for experience in Oracle or Work Day programs
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to motivate and guide teammates
- Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal
- Flexibility and agility in an ever-changing environment
- Consistent attendance and punctuality
- Perform a variety of tasks safely throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment.
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred but not required
- Experience working in a union environment is beneficial
- Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
- Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
- International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans
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