Manufacturing Operations Supervisor — Forte Opening Solutions

Location: Marshfield, WI

Openings: Two roles in different departments

Schedules:

• Schedule 1: Mon–Thurs, 2:30 pm–12:30 am (mandatory OT every other Friday)
• Schedule 2: 2-2-3 rotation, 6:00 pm–6:00 am

A day in the life

It’s the start of your shift in Marshfield. You check the Tier boards: KPIs are visible, trends are clear, and your team knows the target for the night. You walk the floor, confirm staffing and materials, and huddle with leads to align on the production schedule. You coach a new associate through a standard work step, audit a cell for 5S and process adherence, and post a countermeasure to a quality miss—complete with root cause, owner, and due date. Throughout the night, you keep the queue flowing, adjust priorities, reinforce safety and quality, and celebrate wins. When challenges arise, you guide the team with data, lean tools, and clear communication—so everyone leaves knowing what success looks like tomorrow.

What you’ll own

• Lead day-to-day plant operations: assign work, balance labor and machines, and keep output aligned to the Production Schedule.
• Use production/Tier boards to make performance visible; hold structured reviews and drive corrective actions with owners and deadlines.
• Maintain the integrity of Tier Board data and conduct regular lean process audits to verify standards.
• Train, demonstrate, and coach teams on lean tools, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate early and often: ensure roles, expectations, and updates cascade clearly through the process.
• Partner with leadership on talent assessment and development; provide routine feedback, recognition, and support.
• Interpret procedures and methods; verify correct and safe use of equipment and adherence to quality documents.
• Recommend improvements to increase productivity and reduce scrap.
• Interview, hire, develop, and lead operations staff; address complaints and resolve issues per company policy and law.

What you bring

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication; proven leadership and team-building capability.
• Self-driven with strong organization, follow-through, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; prior experience with Paycom, Workday, and ERP systems is a plus.
• Analytical mindset; integrity, respect, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions.
• Desired: solid HR and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• College degree in a related field preferred; or a high school diploma plus several years in a supervisory role.
• At least 2 years of recent experience in wood, metal, or similar-material manufacturing.

Physical requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Climb and work at heights using ladders and aerial platforms; carry or maneuver 50+ lbs.
• Twist, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods; excellent manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.

Why Forte

• Competitive pay plus bonus opportunity
• Career growth in a promote-from-within culture
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA & PPO)
• $70 monthly wellness credit toward premiums for completing annual physicals
• Company-paid short/long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation accruals with tenure increases
• Paid time off and paid holidays

How we work

• Customer Delight
• Expertise
• Easy to do Business With
• Trustworthiness
• Own Our Actions
• Executional Excellence
• Relentlessly Curious

Preferred proficiencies

• Quality inspection
• Industrial/manufacturing engineering
• CNC programming
• Coaching and mentoring
• Maintenance and repair
• ERP/MRP systems
• Production planning and scheduling
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Machine setups for production runs
• Conveyors
• Forklift operation
• Hydraulic press operation
• Industrial saw operation
• OSHA knowledge
• Plastics
• Team leadership
• Wood manufacturing
• Pallet jack operation

Tools and technologies you’ll use

• Electric pallet jacks
• Forklifts
• Conveyors
• Cutting machines
• Hydraulic presses
• Production operations systems
• Team leadership practices
• Production scheduling tools

Legal

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forte Opening Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.