Production Supervisor

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company—we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue, and reduce waste. Every employee is an important part of our success. Here, your work shapes a more sustainable future, making a real difference in communities around the globe.

About the role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of hourly staff across multiple manufacturing departments. This position ensures the most efficient and economical performance of operations in accordance with quality standards and production schedules, while maintaining organization for improved efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to hourly employees in a manufacturing environment (union Milwaukee only) and manage workflow and productivity, including guidance and coaching.
• Communicate and transfer knowledge to direct reports for training purposes.
• Communicate daily with managers and peers on overall operating conditions and recommend improvements to procedures, methods, and techniques.
• Set goals and objectives for operations and communicate them regularly to direct reports.
• Utilize operational metrics and an on-the-floor presence to maintain close surveillance over manufacturing operations, ensuring scheduled workflow, utilization of manpower, machines, tooling, methods, and machine repairs.
• Audit labor and machine reporting regularly for accuracy and efficiency against standard production methods, rates, and schedules.
• Utilize manufacturing software programs and systems for materials management, shop floor scheduling, packaging, and equipment operation.
• Help develop and implement operational solutions using lean manufacturing methods in a team environment.
• Identify, investigate, and analyze problems related to materials, quality, equipment, methods, and tools, and initiate corrective action to resolve them efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and labor contract provisions, and administer disciplinary action when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable safety procedures, proper utilization of safety equipment, housekeeping methods, and vigilance for hazardous conditions.
• Conduct appraisals of employee performance, attendance, and recommend wage adjustments or promotions.
• Develop and implement training programs for new and existing employees to ensure a flexible workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field desired.
• 5+ years of related experience in operations and prior supervisory and/or lead experience desired.
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid training.
• Ability to use critical thinking to make important decisions for the team and business operation.
• Ability to think and react quickly to production challenges.
• Strong time management skills to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office desired.

Competencies

• Delegation and Empowerment: Identifying and leveraging opportunities to accelerate results and build capability by assigning tasks and decision-making responsibilities with clear boundaries, expectations, support, and follow-up.
• Coaching: Engaging individuals in developing and committing to action plans targeting specific behaviors, skills, or knowledge to ensure performance improvement or prepare for new responsibilities.
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering and interpreting information; choosing the best course of action based on clear criteria and timely decisions; taking action consistent with facts and constraints.
• Aligning Performance for Success: Focusing and managing individual performance by helping others set goals, track results, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Execution: Ensuring others contribute to organizational strategies by focusing on critical priorities, measuring progress, and ensuring accountability.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual bonus eligibility and pay increases.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 15 days of paid time off + 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings with two ways to save:
  • Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 7% of eligible compensation.
  • Annual company contribution of 5% of eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account.
• Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
• Employer-paid benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), basic group life insurance, short-term disability, and more.
• Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.