Job Summary:

Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. will be responsible for providing immediate supervision to a team of approximately 50 employees on 2nd shift.

Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations regarding and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and personnel requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

**We are looking for a Production Supervisor in our Richland Center, WI.**

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• This position is responsible for directing the development and implementation of production goals in safety, quality, customer delivery, and financial improvement. Developing capacity plans and output forecasts based upon complex customer demand trends and variable labor content per production order is critical to the role.

• Developing and executing resource planning in a high product mix, highly flexible and customized manufacturing process while selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production team is required.

• This work consists of planning and administering operating policies, procedures, and practices that foster employee engagement in a continuous improvement driven work environment.

• This work requires attention to detail, managing multiple priorities and taking actions which may encompass but not limited to the following:

• Advocate and maintain an inclusive environment of open and honest communication, enhancing a culture of mutual respect and integrity in which information flows freely

• Select and hire employees and provide on-going performance monitoring.

• Evaluate employee performance on a continual basis and provide continuous performance feedback.

• Demonstrate a commitment to employee development, beginning with self, as a means of ensuring the company's ongoing capacity to achieve business goals

• Actively listening to and responding to employee concerns and issues, demonstrating integrity and trustworthiness under all circumstances and treating others honestly and fairly.

• Seeking every opportunity to obtain, consider and process all input before making critical decisions or before moving forward with initiatives and plans.

• Building strong relationships and partnerships to leverage ideas, capabilities, and processes

• Establish and implement employee training and development programs and schedules,

• Understand and maintain complex manufacturing order management systems.

• Administer and maintain employee time at work records and systems.

• Accountable for timely completion of administrative responsibilities, i.e. record keeping, various reports, and employee reviews.

• Leading and/or managing courageously during organizational change; taking appropriate risks and encouraging others to do so, thus promoting a culture that values risk-taking.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional experience

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Technology, or related field of study) or Business (Management, Supply Chain, or related field of study)

• Experience in supervision/engineering in an electrical or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.

• Capability for MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and Microsoft Outlook

• Ability to be self-directing, manage time and priorities effectively, take initiative, exercise good judgment and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines

• Effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and collaboration skills

Salary info:

$38.46 - $40.87 / hr