Assembly Production Supervisor

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Ripon, Wisconsin, United States is seeking an Assembly Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift (Mon-Thu 3:00pm–1:00am). You will lead a cross‑functional production team to meet daily schedules while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, lean practices, and servant leadership. You will coach operators, coordinate with engineering and maintenance, and drive performance metrics in a fast‑paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience leading with a servant leadership mindset.
• 1–3 years in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment with safety focus.
• Previous supervision experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives to create a culture of safety awareness and compliance.
• Coach and mentor production Team Members on safety protocols and procedures.
• Develop an environment of continuous improvement and safety awareness for all Team Members.
• Empower and expect every team member to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues.

Skills

Servant leadership

Team leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Problem solving

Lean knowledge

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assembly Production Supervisor

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Ripon, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Job Id : CLI-45867-3

Job Type: Direct hire

Overview:
As a Production Supervisor, you will be the first line leader to support team members within your area/zone. You will be responsible for coordinating day‑to‑day activities in order to maintain scheduled production requirements and to ensure your team is successful. This position will be based in Ripon WI. This position will be on 2nd Shift, Monday - Thursday 3:00pm to 1:00am. There may be additional workdays as needed
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.
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:

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