1st Shift Production Leader: Lean, Quality & Growth

Fisher Barton; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Prescription Drug Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

10 Paid Holidays

OPEN PTO

ESOP company

Job summary

Fisher Barton in Watertown, WI is seeking a Shift Supervisor for 1st shift to lead production teams on the factory floor. The role focuses on safety, productivity, and quality while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

You will oversee staffing, training, and equipment troubleshooting, driving Lean initiatives and 5S practices, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. A technical/associates degree and 3 years of leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associates Degree in maintenance-related or machining-related field highly desired.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience interacting with multiple groups of people and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technology expertise; Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding safety, continuous improvement, employee performance, quality, expenses, and productivity.
• Interprets work orders, staffing, machine capabilities, etc. and assigns duties accordingly.
• Organize controls and audits of the operation to ensure that a quality product is produced in an efficient manner.
• Assist in department operations including setting up new parts, training operators, troubleshooting equipment, etc.
• Drive collaboration and improvements through communications, teamwork, and KPIS.
• Supports the use of Lean Daily Management tools to drive and measure operational performance, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Supports 5S initiatives for organization and cleaning of all work areas.
• Ensure department personnel receive appropriate training and orientation to enable them to perform their jobs effectively and efficiently.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production, department, or work crew.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement with employees' performance by collaborating with HR and providing regular feedback, coaching, and training.
• Partner with HR to ensure established policies, procedures, or processes are enforced and direct reports are accountable for their work and action.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate training is provided to new employees and to achieve a higher level of technical competence in their work teams.
• Complete the scheduling and execution of the off shifts/lights out production activities.
• Be a production facilitator and be responsible for all activities that occur in his/her department and/or area.
• Be thoroughly knowledgeable of all processes, procedures and instructions that are applicable in his/her respective department to act as a technical resource and be able to troubleshoot process interruptions as they occur.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Safety focus

Excel

Education

Technical or Associates Degree in maintenance-related or machining-related field

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fisher Barton in Watertown, WI is seeking a Shift Supervisor for 1st shift to lead production teams on the factory floor. The role focuses on safety, productivity, and quality while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

You will oversee staffing, training, and equipment troubleshooting, driving Lean initiatives and 5S practices, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. A technical/associates degree and 3 years of leadership experience are preferred.