Production Supervisor - Metal Finising/Plating- 1st Shift

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Production Supervisor who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and creating an environment where employees can succeed. This position is responsible for leading second shift manufacturing operations by overseeing employee performance, production schedules, quality standards, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees.
• Assign work and adjust staffing to meet production schedules.
• Maintain employee performance documentation and production records.
• Communicate production updates and operational concerns with management.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and other departments to improve efficiency.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Experience managing production schedules, quality, and productivity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to read blueprints and use basic measuring tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Dependable attendance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.
• College degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Metal finishing or plating industry experience.
• Certification in relevant areas such as CEF/NASF, HAZWOPER, Forklift Certification, and Lean Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Build trust while maintaining accountability.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Develop employees through coaching and feedback.
• Stay organized and prioritize effectively.
• Solve problems before they become larger issues.
• Make fair, consistent decisions.
• Adapt to changing production demands.
• Lead with professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude.

Skills

• Leadership
• Coaching
• Employee Development
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Reading Blueprints
• Basic Measuring Tools
• English Language Proficiency
• Dependable Attendance
• Manufacturing Industry Experience
• Relevant Certifications

Benefits

• Two medical plan options, including one with a $0/week employee-only premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Employer-paid NICE Healthcare & Virtual Care
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Attendance Rewards
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)
• Paid Work Anniversary Day
• Company Uniforms
• Safety Boot Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Ongoing Leadership Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Pay

$33.17-$46.63/hour

Schedule

1st Shift | Monday-Thursday | 5:00 AM PM-3:00 AM + Overtime as Needed