Supervisor II - Operations

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift

Location: Horicon, WI
Pay: $41-$44/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift (5:00 AM - 1:30 PM) + overtime as needed

Overview

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supervising production employees, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency goals
• Foster a positive, accountable, and communicative team environment
• Manage daily production activities, staffing, and workflow based on production schedules
• Train, onboard, and develop employees to ensure team success
• Monitor product quality and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
• Implement and enforce safety programs and company policies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Track and improve team performance, productivity, and operational metrics

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, or similar principles
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (operations, engineering, supply chain, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of team leadership or supervisory experience
• 2+ years of experience in a factory environment
• Experience working in a union environment
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Project management or continuous improvement experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• Associate degree or equivalent experience also considered

Work Environment

• On-site role in a manufacturing facility
• Requires flexibility for overtime and occasional weekend work
• PPE required (safety shoes, etc.)

What You’ll Do

You will serve as the front-line leader on the production floor, ensuring operations run safely, efficiently, and on schedule while supporting and developing your team. 


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