Production Supervisor - Weekend Night Shift

About the Role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for one or more areas of manufacturing, ensuring all policies and procedures are met, mentoring and developing staff, and contributing to continuous improvement projects. This role supports the Weekend Night Shift, Friday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 5:00am.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate teams in manufacturing areas to meet production schedules and objectives (safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team goals)
• Orient, train, motivate, counsel, and assist team members in work instructions, production standards, and problem resolution
• Perform supervisory and human resource functions (work assignments, attendance documentation, incident reports, performance evaluations/counseling)
• Assist in production scheduling/planning, quality control, material flow, and equipment maintenance
• Audit quality and safety reports to identify issues and ensure corrections maintain standards
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within a team environment
• Assign work and special projects to team members for skill development
• Requisition and expedite resources (supplies, tools, etc.)
• Act as backup for all team members
• Contribute to overall goals by performing related tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a production environment, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in machine shop, stamping, assembly, or plastic injection molding environments is a plus

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques
• Ability to understand and use work planning skills

Culture Pillars

Expected to understand, promote, and embody Milwaukee Tool’s 6 culture pillars:

• One Team Mentality: Cross-shift and cross-functional collaboration
• Candid: Honest feedback and accountability
• Relentless Improvement: Continuous process and self-improvement
• Speed, Agility and Urgency: Flexibility and urgency in production
• Extreme Ownership: Prioritize deliverables and drive solutions
• Obsessed: Goal-driven focus on exceeding expectations
• User Focused, Solution Driven: Quality mindset for end-users
• Disruptive Mindset: Innovation and transformation in processes