Supervisor II Operations

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
• Associates 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

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