2nd Shift Production Supervisor

ONWARD SEARCH; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations on-site. This role focuses on safety initiatives and continuous improvement, with responsibilities to coach hourly staff and manage KPIs.

You will enforce ISO/IATF standards, champion Lean practices, and lead 5S and Kaizen projects to boost efficiency and reduce waste. A strong leader with manufacturing experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising hourly production staff and managing KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, including 5S and Kaizen.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to foster a positive, accountable team culture.
• Manage daily manufacturing activities to meet scheduled goals and optimize productivity.
• Promote and uphold safety standards, leading 5S initiatives and safety training efforts.
• Ensure all production and quality standards are maintained, supporting ISO and IATF compliance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean Manufacturing

5S/Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is hiring a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to join their on-site team. This role involves overseeing daily production operations, leading safety initiatives, and driving continuous improvement.
Location Requirements: On-site.
Employment Type: Temp to Perm.

2nd Shift Production Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to foster a positive, accountable team culture.
• Manage daily manufacturing activities to meet scheduled goals and optimize productivity.
• Promote and uphold safety standards, leading 5S initiatives and safety training efforts.
• Ensure all production and quality standards are maintained, supporting ISO and IATF compliance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

2nd Shift Production Supervisor Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to supervise hourly production staff and manage operational KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.