2nd Shift Finishing Supervisor — Lean & Safety Champion

Irongatetalent; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Irongatetalent is seeking a Finishing Production Supervisor for 2nd shift in Wisconsin. The role focuses on leading safety-first manufacturing operations, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of supervision in manufacturing, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Office to manage daily operations and metrics.

Qualifications

• Leads with a safety-first mindset and sets a strong example.
• 1–3 years in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations preferred.
• Previous manufacturing supervision experience would be advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong communication and coaching abilities for team development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety regulations and maintain a safe culture.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety standards and regulatory changes.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures per company policy and legal requirements.
• Ensure PPE availability and correct usage by employees.
• Promote ergonomic practices and regular breaks to prevent injuries.
• Create an environment of continuous improvement and empower teams to contribute.
• Demonstrate servant leadership in all discussions and decisions.
• Develop team member skills to improve lean operations and reduce waste.
• Ensure employees are trained by Team Leaders in safety, quality, equipment operation and 6S.
• Interface with technical staff to ensure proper support.
• Establish annual goals aligned with operating metrics.
• Work to continuously improve processes and reduce inventories and WIP.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee relations issues and interface with Union Stewards.

Skills

Servant leadership

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Coaching and mentoring

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations

Tools

Kaizen

Kanban

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Irongatetalent is seeking a Finishing Production Supervisor for 2nd shift in Wisconsin. The role focuses on leading safety-first manufacturing operations, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of supervision in manufacturing, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Office to manage daily operations and metrics.