Production Supervisor (Weekend 2nd Shift)
Location: Ripon, Wisconsin (Onsite)
Industry: Consumer Goods / Manufacturing
Experience Level: Mid-Level (5+ years experience)
Education: Bachelors degree preferred
Salary:$75,000 – $85,000 per year + shift differential
Relocation Assistance: Available
About the Opportunity
Our client, a high-volume manufacturing organization, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day manufacturing activities, ensuring safety and quality standards, and supporting the development of production team members.
This is a Weekend 2nd Shift role (Friday–Sunday, 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM), with occasional additional days as needed.
A monthly shift differential is provided for this schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across the production floor
- Conduct safety audits and participate in incident and root-cause investigations
- Ensure proper training, PPE use, and adherence to safety procedures
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to operators and technicians
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and performance-driven work environment
- Support attendance management, conduct, and employee relations matters
- Collaborate with union representatives when required
Production Operations
- Supervise daily activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines are met
- Optimize manpower, workflow, and machine utilization
- Troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime
Continuous Improvement
- Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives such as 5S and Kaizen
- Analyze downtime, scrap, and bottlenecks and implement improvements
- Partner with quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to enhance efficiency
Reporting & Collaboration
- Maintain production, quality, and safety records
- Report KPIs and operational metrics to management
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues quickly
Qualifications
Required:
- Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Manufacturing supervision experience, preferably in stamping press operations
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
- Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations
- Experience with ERP, MES, or production reporting systems
- Exposure to unionized manufacturing environments
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Frequent bending, stooping, and manual dexterity
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when necessary
Why Consider This Role
- Competitive salary and shift differential
- Leadership opportunity in a high-performance manufacturing environment
- Exposure to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
- Long-term career growth potential within manufacturing operations
How to Apply
If you are interested, apply directly or message Core Talent Finder Recruitment Agency for more details.
For confidentiality reasons, the client name and full project details will be disclosed before submitting your profile to the client, and only after getting your approval to proceed.