Production Supervisor

Position Overview

As part of the talented Operations team, you will supervise production employees and assign work, meeting safety, quality, delivery and cost goals. Recommend and execute improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions through listening, engaging employees and problem solving. Act as the company conduit for employee communications to keep employees abreast of news and information.

Essential Functions

• Own the four (4) main metrics (safety, quality, delivery, productivity/people) - understand results & implement action plans to close gaps & meet targets
• Typically spends 75% of time on the floor in direct supervision of daily production / 25% of time on administrative and project tasks
• Successfully adheres to and models Brunswick’s Employee Value Proposition and Values (Innovative, Driven, Exceptional, Authentic and United)
• Communication: Display professionalism and represent the Company as a leader of the organization in all communications and interactions with employees at all levels of the organization
• Utilize tools such as MS Office applications, Shop Floor Manager, OBMS etc. to execute daily responsibilities and project work
• Oversee a line or area within a department including responsibility for front line employees and leads. Understand staffing needs; review nominal headcount and execute to plan; interview for open roles and make candidate selection decisions
• Responsible for the safety of team and safety compliance to include PPE adherence, safety policy adherence, conducting safety audits, correcting unsafe behaviors & conditions
• Conducts incident investigation reports in partnership with EH&S. Conducts root cause analysis in partnership with Quality on defects, drives resolution; addresses repeat warranty issues; drives corrective actions around compliance findings
• Identifies roadblocks and barriers encountered by work teams; pulls together and leads cross functional teams to address issues and execute actions needed. Drive accountability to policies and procedures; makes discretionary decisions that are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan
• Manages performance issues; administer disciplinary actions and corrective actions, conducts performance evaluations for all employees
• Resolves conflict within team and across teams; investigates routine personnel issues in partnership with HRCreates action plans from Employee Opinion Survey results and drives execution of plans for area of responsibility
• Manages timekeeping & absenteeism; update UKG/Kronos; sign off on timecards; ensure compliance to start/stop times, breaktimes & mealtimes
• Understand and manage the production schedule and understand impact on other areas; communicate to internal customers any changes or deviations to schedule / plan and make action plans with support functions where needed
• Work with leaders in upstream and downstream processes to achieve metrics - Partner with peers to resolve production and quality issues

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree required
• Minimum of 3 -5 years of prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong employee relations management experience
• Ability to coach, direct and develop employees
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work closely with operators

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in UKG/Kronos
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Experience

Physical Demands

Works in a combined office and warehouse/production-floor environment. May require occasional early morning, late evening, or weekend work, depending on current production needs. Physical activity, such as walking, and bending to inspect inventory locations but includes periodic desk-based analytical work.

Location

Fond du Lac, WI

Travel

None

Direct Reports

Yes

Pay Range

$73,900 - $90,500 annually

Benefits

Details about our benefits can be found here. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more.

About Mercury Marine

Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercury’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Brunswick Corporation

Brunswick Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.