Fabrication Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Transformers)

Prolec-Ge Waukesha, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead a production team in heavy transformer fabrication. You will oversee a 25–30 person crew, ensure safety, efficiency, and alignment with schedules, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will interpret drawings, guide daily operations, and work with the engineering and HR teams to train, coach, and develop core skills. Previous union environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Equivalent years of leadership experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people-management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, solve production problems, and support multiple processes across a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities, assigning work, optimizing workflows, and resolving complex manufacturing challenges.
• Review and interpret assembly drawings, prints, and specifications to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Establish and maintain workmanship standards; investigate and correct processes that fall out of conformance.
• Support annual budgeting, labor forecasting, and monthly performance-to-budget reviews.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure compliance and optimize processes and layouts.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate production employees; recommend wage adjustments and promotions as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and attendance records.
• Ensure adherence to union-related processes and partner with HR on disciplinary matters.
• Provide leadership presence on the production floor to ensure schedule adherence and resolve issues as they arise.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Prolec GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead a production team in heavy transformer fabrication. You will oversee a 25–30 person crew, ensure safety, efficiency, and alignment with schedules, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will interpret drawings, guide daily operations, and work with the engineering and HR teams to train, coach, and develop core skills. Previous union environment experience is preferred.