Supervisor

Job Title: Supervisor

Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 24 Months (Possibility of Extension/Conversion)
Location: Horicon, WI 53032
Shift: 1st Shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

Role Overview

Lead production operations by supervising employees, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Achieve departmental goals in safety, quality, schedule, and efficiency

· Supervise production, maintenance, and/or warehouse employees

· Act as liaison between shop floor employees and management

· Investigate and resolve process, system, and performance issues

· Monitor performance and take corrective action when needed

· Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety regulations

· Plan maintenance to maximize equipment uptime

· Manage departmental budgets and control costs

· Ensure proper training, tools, and guidance for team members

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Production & Operations Focus

· Supervise first shift assembly operations

· Manage workforce planning based on production schedules

· Monitor control plans and resolve workmanship issues

· Ensure products meet quality standards

· Implement and sustain safety and housekeeping programs

· Support onboarding, training, and development of employees

Required Skills

· Knowledge of manufacturing and/or distribution processes

· Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, Demand Flow

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

· Strong leadership and team management skills

· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Working knowledge of SAP

· Cross-functional experience (manufacturing, operations, supply chain, etc.)

Preferred / Nice to Have

· 2 years of team leadership and mentoring experience

· 2 years of manufacturing experience in a factory environment

· Project management experience (planning, execution, delivery)

· Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Pay Plans (CIPP)

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

· Experience in safety, quality, and productivity improvements

Education

· Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Management, Business, Manufacturing Technology, or Engineering

· Associate’s degree acceptable

· High school diploma with relevant experience considered

Leadership Competencies

· Driving sustainable results

· Leading change

· Communicating with impact

· Engaging and inspiring teams

· Working inclusively across global teams

IND_NIT

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour

Experience:

• Lean manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• SAP: 2 years (Required)
• Supervising: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42 - $45