Production Supervisor Wausau, WI

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

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The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising employees in a window manufacturing environment. They will plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. The Supervisor must ensure the manufacturing process remains safe, smooth, and efficient by organizing workflows and monitoring employees in collaboration with the Plant Manager. Supervisors are responsible for leading, directing, training, and assisting their teams.

Supervisors are expected to embody OBE’s Mission, Vision, and Virtues with the highest regard.

• Balances and maintains safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee morale to achieve positive results in all areas; working to continuously improve all areas.
• Provides leadership, management, direct supervision, motivation, positive and professional approach to attain high levels of employee achievement and retention.
• Confirms compliance with Safety and Quality professional standards.
• Leads a safe, well-organized workplace with active WPO in a TPS Environment.
• Records daily KPIs and maintains updated reports throughout the day and summarizes at the end of the shift.
• Ensures a healthy employee experience by providing employee coaching and development and resolving employee issues through problem solving.
• Performs employee performance appraisals and provides feedback in real-time.
• Engages in regular communication and collaboration with upstream departments to ensure timely shipments that align with customer needs.
• Manages production support systems by maintaining accurate scrap and inventory data, ensuring proper material flow and cross‑training, and submitting detailed maintenance requests as needed.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Production Leader/Shop Leader.
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with ERP software, Assembly management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to create and adhere to production processes and deliverables.
• Must be able to interpret and relay production data and all KPIs.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Noise levels in the work environment are moderately loud.
• Regularly works near manufacturing equipment and production materials.
• Some work areas produce dust and metal fragments. Housekeeping is expected of employees to clear debris routinely.
• The building is heated during the winter, but conditions could be colder in the winter and warmer in the summer.

Hard-hat, ear protection, high-visibility vest, arm guards, gloves, face shields (if position requires), and met guards (if position requires). PPE should always be worn correctly and maintained as per safety regulations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle objects, and tools.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently visit various areas and departments within the plant and office environments.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee.
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose.
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – a pay‑for‑performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.