3rd Shift Operations Supervisor — Lean Manufacturing

GENTHERM GmbH; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company (US) in Racine, WI is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead production, coordinate departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires overseeing lean practices, scheduling, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will coach and develop a team, manage resources to meet production goals, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance to resolve issues. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and SPC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Familiar with SPC methods.

Responsibilities

• Actively and effectively coach and develop his/her direct reports.
• Maintain a positive and engaging culture with all team members.
• Receive and act on information from plant leadership and other supervisors.
• Execute lean tools (5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis) to minimize process variation.
• Perform data analysis and evaluation for quality process improvement in Value Stream metrics.
• Establish production levels and ensure parts availability to meet production needs.
• Write maintenance work orders and follow up to minimize downtime.
• Resolve labor differences and manage employee concerns.
• Ensure quality standards and OSHA safety compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and tooling to resolve machinery problems and ensure correct manufacturing instructions.
• Direct workforce and assign jobs to maximize productivity.
• Maintain harmonious working relationships and administer employment rules.
• Keep labor and material usage within budget and provide necessary equipment.
• Instruct and train employees and monitor performance.
• Provide emergency response as needed during shifts.
• Work eight-hour shifts with overtime as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SPC methods

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company (US) in Racine, WI is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead production, coordinate departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires overseeing lean practices, scheduling, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will coach and develop a team, manage resources to meet production goals, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance to resolve issues. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and SPC experience is a plus.