1st Shift Production Supervisor

Fisher-Barton Inc.; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Barton Inc. in Watertown, WI, is seeking a Shift Supervisor for 1st shift to oversee production teams and drive safety, quality, and productivity. You will lead frontline staff, interpret work orders, and ensure efficient operations while mentoring operators and coordinating with HR for training and policy adherence.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a manufacturing setting, strong problem-solving abilities, and a focus on continuous improvement and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience interacting with multiple groups of people and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and initiate innovative solutions to obtain successful outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technology expertise; Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and recommend 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 a quality product is produced efficiently.
• Assist in department operations including setting up new parts, training operators, troubleshooting equipment.
• Drive collaboration and improvements through communications, teamwork, and KPIs.
• Supports 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 perform their jobs effectively and efficiently.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Technical or Associates degree in maintenance or machining

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Full Time Management Watertown, WI, US

Fisher Barton is an ESOP company, a qualified defined contribution plan that allows employees to become shareholders.

Job Title: Shift Supervisor, 1st shift

The Production Supervisor oversees one or more production team(s) in a manufacturing environment to meet customer requirements, both internal and external, while also maintaining and enhancing quality and process improvement objectives. The Lead reports to the Production Supervisor. It is imperative that the Lead conducts him/herself as a role model for operators demonstrating strong productivity, performance, attendance, and adherence to company policy and rules.

You can expect to:

• 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
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems
• 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

You will do this by:

• Establishing expectations of workmanship to meet quality and productivity requirements.
• Investigating processes that are out of conformance and take appropriate action to eliminate.
• Acting as a technical and interpersonal resource for department employees.
• Managing employees: Assuring work assignments are being completed effectively, setting performance and quality expectations, assisting employees in resolving production problems, maintaining accurate time records, ensuring all employees have current and necessary training, maintaining an orderly and safe work environment.
• Working closely with others in Manufacturing Operations to assure compliance with the established manufacturing Procedures.
• Reviewing processes and departmental layout to assure lowest production costs and highest shop labor efficiency.
• Participating in the hiring process and helping to develop training plans for all employees.
• Regularly assessing employee performance to Company expectations, resolving employee problems, conducting investigations into safety, quality, or other incidents, and administer discipline within the corporate guidelines and in a timely manner.
• Requiring to come in 30 minutes prior to shift start and required to stay 30 minutes after for shift hand- off.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

You are the kind of person who:

• Makes safety a priority
• Enjoys leading a team
• Has strong time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Excels at multi-tasking
• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Always exhibits professionalism and high integrity
• Enjoys being analytical and problem solving

Required 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
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and initiate innovative solutions to obtain successful outcomes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technology expertise; Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or related field
• Experience working in a machining or fabrication manufacturing environment

Additional Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to read check sheets
• Ability to use special micrometers and gauges