Assistant Superintendent – 3rd Shift (Manufacturing Operations)

Master Mold Llc; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career growth

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

MasterMold seeks a confident Assistant Superintendent to lead the 3rd Shift Paint Department in Johnson Creek, WI. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while guiding supervisors and frontline staff on the factory floor.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience and strong leadership, with training offered to develop capabilities in manufacturing processes, equipment, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop frontline supervisors.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving on the plant floor.
• Effective communication across shifts and departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 3rd shift paint department operations and production schedules.
• Provide leadership to supervisors and team leads; monitor safety, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate staffing, materials, and prioritization to minimize disruptions.
• Address operational challenges with timely, data-driven decisions.
• Coach staff, deliver performance feedback, and manage corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and HR as needed.
• Ensure accurate production reporting and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Production floor

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Assistant Superintendent – 3rd Shift (Manufacturing Operations)

SUPERVISORS-JC PAINT Full Time JOHNSON CREEK, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1139

MasterMold is seeking a confident, hands-on Assistant Superintendent to help lead our 3rd Shift Paint Department operations in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin.

This position is ideal for an experienced manufacturing supervisor or operations leader who is comfortable making decisions, managing priorities, and taking ownership of production operations.

We're looking for someone who can lead employees, develop supervisors, address operational challenges, and maintain accountability throughout the shift.

Previous paint experience is not required. We are willing to train someone who demonstrates strong leadership ability, sound judgment, initiative, and a commitment to learning.

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Superintendent, you'll work closely with the Paint Superintendent to oversee production operations, support frontline leadership, and maintain safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Provide leadership and direction to production supervisors, team leads, and employees.

Coordinate staffing, production schedules, materials, and operational priorities.

Monitor production performance and respond to quality, safety, equipment, or staffing concerns.

Make timely decisions to address operational challenges and minimize production disruptions.

Coach supervisors and employees, provide performance feedback, and maintain accountability.

Address employee concerns and partner with Human Resources on performance management and corrective action.

Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to resolve production issues.

Maintain effective communication with leadership and other shifts regarding production status and outstanding concerns.

Support continuous improvement, 6S, workplace safety, and operational efficiency.

Ensure accurate completion of production reports, employee documentation, and other required records.

What We're Looking For

Previous supervisory, production leadership, or operations management experience preferred.

Strong decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and manage operational priorities effectively.

Confidence in leading employees, developing supervisors, and addressing performance concerns professionally.

Strong organizational skills, accountability, and consistent follow-through.

Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused when challenges arise.

Comfortable spending significant time actively engaged on the production floor.

Willingness to learn manufacturing processes, equipment, and industrial paint operations.

Ability to coordinate effectively with other departments and communicate between shifts.

Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse operations, logistics, or similar operational environments is preferred but not required.

We welcome candidates with demonstrated leadership experience who are ready to take on greater operational responsibility.

Why Join MasterMold?

Competitive salary based on experience.

Hands-on training and leadership development.

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Experience managing manufacturing operations and supporting continuous improvement.

Collaboration with experienced Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Human Resources teams.

The opportunity to make a direct impact on departmental performance.

Schedule

This position supports 3rd Shift Paint operations at our Johnson Creek facility.

Schedule flexibility may occasionally be required based on training, staffing, and operational needs.