3rd Shift Production Supervisor: Lead Safety & Quality

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and lead manufacturing activities while coaching hourly coordinators and production staff. You will support safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environment initiatives and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with experience in lean, 5S, and metrics-based management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Technology.
• 2–3+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify OSHA compliance issues and control of hazards.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing, 5S and other continuous improvement concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the process and employees engaged in the manufacturing of products within assigned department and shift to meet schedule attainment goals.
• Develops and executes production plans to achieve departmental and plant goals for all SQDCME metrics.
• Completes daily production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishes work results and establishes priorities.
• Achieves manufacturing results by appropriately managing labor based on work requirements and communicating clear job expectations.
• Develops, directs, and manages production employees and train them to properly utilize all equipment and tools.
• Coach and counsel employees while coordinating and enforcing process controls, company policies, programs, and procedures.
• Promotes a clean, safe work environment throughout the facility.
• Initiates and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Consistently updates and maintains Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) and completes required audits.
• Leads, promotes, and supports continuous improvement activities, including the ECO System.
• Coordinates and supports training and onboarding for all new employees.
• Develops hourly coordinator and employee cross training plans and maintains skills matrices.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Team building

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kronos

ADP

SAP

Job description

Wabash is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and lead manufacturing activities while coaching hourly coordinators and production staff. You will support safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environment initiatives and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with experience in lean, 5S, and metrics-based management.