The Transmission Production Supervisor is a frontline operational leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of daily production activities within assigned transmission remanufacturing stations.
This role serves as the primary leader and problem-solver for operators, ensuring that production goals are met through strong floor presence, clear expectations, disciplined execution, and active performance management. The supervisor is accountable for labor utilization, adherence to standard work, training compliance, quality outcomes, and production flow within their areas of responsibility.
The Transmission Production Supervisor is expected to lead through others, respond quickly to production, quality, or staffing disruptions, and escalate issues clearly when needed. Success in this role requires a balance of hands-on operational engagement, people leadership, data-driven decision making, and consistent enforcement of processes and policies.
ETE REMAN is the largest independent aftermarket automatic transmission remanufacturer in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we’ve been rebuilding transmissions since 1985 — and we’re still growing strong. With more than 800 team members, ETE REMAN is a place where people can build their career, learn new skills, and be part of a team that wins together.
The demand for our transmissions remains strong no matter the economy. Our work reduces waste, keeps vehicles on the road, and helps customers save money.
ETE REMAN is for people who take pride in their work and want to create something real. We’re a team that values quality, honesty, and getting better every single day. You’ll find opportunity here — if you’re ready to learn, grow, and go all-in.
The pace is fast. The expectations are high. And the roadmap? You’ll help draw it. We’re growing quickly, built to last through any market, and still grounded in our family-owned roots. That means you get the best of both worlds — a tight-knit, no-nonsense culture with room to advance and make your mark.
Responsibilities/Job Expectations:
- Actively lead safety culture within assigned areas by wearing all necessary personal protective equipment and mandating those within accountable production stations to do the same
- Actively participate in all production communication channels, including TEAMS, email, RingCentral, Trello, and any new platforms we adopt at ETE
- Act as the go-to leader for all operators in designated production stations, assisting operators with anything they need to achieve their individual and team goals
- Be present at designated workstation at least 5 minutes before the shift starts
- Model professionalism and core values 100% of the time
- Always be physically present on the production floor in designated area during scheduled shift, except for scheduled break times and during scheduled required meetings.
- Perform weekly audits of production jobs in Syteline (ERP System) to ensure all jobs are current and at the appropriate operation in Syteline
- Perform weekly audits of any serialized component materials to ensure that all material inventories are accurate
- Monitor throughput and respond quickly to shortages (people, parts, equipment) through labor rebalancing, job reprioritization, and escalation of issues to appropriate people or teams
- Maintain station organization and cleanliness
- Ensure that all operators are sufficiently trained and monitored, as necessary, to complete their respective operations properly
- Partner with Quality Department to support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and error-proofing initiatives as well and participate in continuous improvement events
- Work to develop operators through consistent coaching, feedback, and skill-building
- Identify high-potential employees and support advancement and training to continue to elevate deserving employees
- Clearly document issues, actions, and follow-ups that occur within the production stations
- Conduct daily start-of-shift standup meetings to check in with team
- Ensure that all operators are at their respective workstations and working productively throughout the entirety of the scheduled shift.
- Maintain subject matter expertise on all company policies and procedures to make sure that operators can go to supervisors first for questions/clarification regarding those policies and procedures
- Ensure all employees are up to date on training, work instructions, proper tool usage, and quality alerts
- Meet KPI’s as set, including KPI’s regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
- Monitor employee schedules, including time punches and Paid Time Off schedule
- Write and perform employee evaluations
- Submit all necessary documentation regarding employee conduct and plant rule violations. This includes memo-to-file submission, disciplinary paperwork, and performance improvement documentation
- Submit IT and ERP (Syteline) tickets as necessary. This includes learning how to use ETE’s online help desk and monitoring previously submitted tickets
- Ensure that production-related parts carts (MI Carts) are consistently organized and replenished appropriately
- Ensure that parts requests, during the day and during day-end parts reviews, are submitted properly using all designated systems
- Learn and uphold all packaging procedures for accountable production stations
- Create and send end-of-shift reports to manager as instructed
- Partner with Maintenance and Management to ensure machine uptime by assisting with preventative maintenance schedules as required
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience leading a team of at least 5 people at ETE (3 years of experience required if external to ETE)
- Demonstrated ability to lead under fast-paced, high-pressure scenarios in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools (such as 5S, continuous improvement, etc.)
- Ability to use UKG (or other Human Resources Information System) platform
- Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook/Calendar, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in ERP (Syteline ERP preferred) systems, including ability to solve problems for regularly occurring issues, such as issues with job operations or inventory
- Ability to read, understand, and train employees on work instructions, specifications, parts lists, and quality alerts
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for 8+ hours per day
- General ability to use tools and other instruments
- High-School diploma or equivalent
- Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Company Expectations
At ETE REMAN, we expect every team member to:
- Bring a positive attitude and support your teammates
- Focus on quality and keep customer satisfaction at the center of everything you do
- Follow established policies and processes, while staying flexible as things evolve
- Show up on time, stay engaged, and work with passion, urgency, and focus
- Aim to not only meet but exceed goals
- Make continuous improvement a daily goal
At ETE, our core values guide how we work, collaborate, and serve our customers every day. We expect every team member to:
Physical Requirements: Please refer to the attached Physical Requirements Form for the essential physical demands and work environment associated with this position. The attached form is considered part of this job description