Assembly Production Supervisor

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC in Ripon, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor - 2nd shift to lead a high-volume manufacturing team, uphold a safety-first culture, and drive continuous improvement. You will coordinate day-to-day activities on 2nd shift (3:00pm–1:00am) with occasional overtime Fridays, focusing on lean operations, training, and team development.

Requires servant leadership, 1–3 years of supervision in manufacturing, and a Bachelor's degree; safety and production scheduling

Qualifications

• Proven history of servant leadership in manufacturing.
• 1–3 years in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment with a focus on safety.
• Supervision experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations preferred.
• Previous professional, internship or co-op experience will be considered as relevant.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives to create a culture of safety awareness and compliance.
• Educate, train, and motivate production Team Members on safety protocols and procedures.
• Create an environment of continuous improvement and safety awareness for all Team Members.
• Empower and expect every team member to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor production Team Members in best practices for safety and productivity.
• Desire to eliminate risks, waste, and to develop team members' skills to improve lean operations.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in safety, quality, equipment operation and 5S.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages team feedback and participation in safety initiatives.
• Interface with technical staff to ensure proper support.
• Establish annual goals and objectives that support operating metrics.
• Work to continuously improve processes and reduce inventories and work in progress.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues.
• Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Coaching

Mentoring

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Production scheduling

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead and support our high-performance production team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This key leadership position upholds a safety-first culture, emphasizes continuous improvement, and exemplifies servant leadership to foster an engaged, motivated workforce.

As a Production Supervisor - 2nd shift, you will be the first line leader to support team members within your area/zone. You will be responsible for coordinating safe and efficient day-to-day activities in order to maintain scheduled production requirements and to ensure your team is safe and successful. This position will be based in Ripon, WI. This position will be on 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00pm to 1:00am. There may be occasional overtime required on Fridays from 1:00pm-9:00pm.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

Primary duties:

• Lead safety initiatives to create a culture of safety awareness and compliance


• Educate, train, and motivate production Team Members on safety protocols and procedures


• Creates an environment of continuous improvement and safety awareness for all Team Members


• Empowers and expects every team member to contribute to continuous improvement


• Demonstrates a core value of respectful treatment of all team members in every discussion, interaction and decision


• Coach and mentor production Team Members in best practices for safety and productivity


• Desires to eliminate risks waste and to develop team member skill to improve lean operations


• Ensure that employees are properly trained by their Team Leader or other designated trainer in the areas of safety, quality, equipment operation and 5S


• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages team feedback and participation in safety initiatives


• Interface with technical staff to ensure proper support


• Establish annual goals and objectives that support the attainment of operating metrics


• Work to continuously improve processes and reduce inventories and work in progress


• Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues


• Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience/Education:

• Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.


• A minimum of one to three years of experience in a medium/high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on safety practices is preferred.


• Previous manufacturing supervision experience would be preferred.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred.


• Previous professional, internship or co-op experience will be taken into consideration as relevant experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be self-driven and ambitious with proven leadership capabilities, including providing coaching, mentoring and supervision within a team environment.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).


• Strong problem solving skills, including encouraging others on your team to think proactively and create solutions.


• Basic understanding of process control, production scheduling, Kaizen, Kanban and Lean manufacturing is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity and able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance

EEO

Alliance Laundry Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and persons of all Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities.

Pos. Type

Full-Time