Graphics Production Lead – Lean & Quality

Pierce Manufacturing; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Graphics manufacturing team, ensuring safe, productive, and on-time production. You will develop high-performance teams through coaching and direction, supporting a People First culture.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, quality, safety, 5S, continuous improvement, and coordination with maintenance and value stream projects to meet production schedules and business goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Graphics manufacturing team in a non-union environment and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development.
• Educate and enforce quality, safety, and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes as opportunities arise on production floor.
• Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects that support the business and ensure the production schedule demands are met.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing process to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities. Enlists the requisite support to ensure the timely resolution of problems and the prompt implementation of improvements.
• Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.
• Implement and sustain 5S in work areas ensuring that tools and materials essential for the performance of the work are readily available.
• Responsible for changes needed in machines, processes, materials, and assembly. Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events.
• Create value stream mapping and standard work.
• Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED with three or more years of manufacturing experience

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Graphics manufacturing team, ensuring safe, productive, and on-time production. You will develop high-performance teams through coaching and direction, supporting a People First culture.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, quality, safety, 5S, continuous improvement, and coordination with maintenance and value stream projects to meet production schedules and business goals.