2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Forte Opening Solutions; Town of Thorp (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus

Four-day work week

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Vacation accruals

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions in Thorp, WI seeks a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee plant activities, lead the production team, and ensure KPIs are met. You will use production boards, drive lean improvements, and coach staff to achieve targets while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with leadership to optimize processes and manpower.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven leadership in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Ability to coach and develop employees.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Experience with lean tools and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with HR and financial concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant activities and production to meet KPIs.
• Lead and coach teams; review metrics and implement countermeasures.
• Maintain data integrity of production boards and lean metrics.
• Conduct lean process audits and training on lean tools.
• Assist with talent development and performance management.
• Communicate across levels to ensure alignment on priorities.
• Direct production according to schedule and optimize resources.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Organization

Team collaboration

HR & finance knowledge

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

College degree preferred or HS diploma with supervisory experience

Tools

Paycom/Workday/ERP knowledge

Job description

JOB TITLE 2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Location: Thorp, WI

Shift: 2nd

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM

Build Your Future with Forte Opening Solutions

At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence, innovation, safety, and collaboration. forteopenings.com

What You'll Do

You will oversee plant activities, supervise the overall production, and delegate work assignments to ensure all key performance indicators (KPIs) are identified, structured and addressed. Use production boards to keep employees enlightened and informed of the department performance against standards, working with them to reach their goals.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment of engaged employees.
• Provide leadership, ensuring metrics are reviewed; metric misses are addressed with countermeasures, root cause identification, corrective actions, with assigned responsibility and target completion dates and ensure any support required is identified and verified.
• Maintain the integrity of Tier Board data and information.
• Perform regular lean process audits to verify integrity of lean standards.
• Provide training, demonstration and coaching to assigned process/team on lean tools and methodology.
• Work with leadership team and employees to assess employee talent and developmental needs.
• Provide regular communication, feedback, coaching and ongoing support to employees
• Ensure that an effective communication system is in place through all levels of the process.
• Ensure that roles and expectations are clearly communicated throughout the process team.
• Work with team leads to direct production activities in accordance with Production Schedule and established priorities, ensuring maximum utilization of assigned resources, machines, personnel, and materials.
• Evaluate and suggest improvements to functional leadership on production methods to improve productivity and improve scrap.
• Assist employees in the interpretation of procedures, methods, and correct use of production equipment to ensure procedures are followed.
• Understand and support quality policies and implements guidelines to assure adherence to quality documents and standards.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and development of operations staff.
• Responsible for discipline, addressing complaints and resolving issues in accordance with applicable laws and/or company policy

What We're Looking For

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to lead.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy
• Ability to supervise is essential for the candidate to perform successfully in this position.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with Paycom; Workday; ERP Systems considered an asset.
• Works with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Must be familiar with analyzing information.
• Good understanding of HR and Financial acumen is highly desired

Qualifications

• College Degree in a related field is preferred or the combination of High School diploma with several years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Minimum of 2 years’ recent experience within a wood, metal, or similar material manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Climb and use ladders (Ability To Work In High Areas Comfortably Using Aerial Platforms), carry or maneuver 50+ pounds
• Twist, bend, stoop, or stand for long periods of time
• Have manual dexterity and excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Why Join Forte?

• Competitive pay plus bonus opportunity!
• Four-day work week-no weekends or overnights!
• Career growth and advancement opportunities- promote from within culture
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance-HSA & PPO plans
• $70 monthly wellness credit toward health insurance premiums just for getting annual physicals
• Company paid STD/LTD and life insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation accruals with increases for tenure
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Our Values

• Customer Delight
• Expertise
• Easy to do Business With
• Trustworthiness
• Own Our Actions
• Executional Excellence
• Relentlessly Curious

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forte Opening Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.