Hands-On Production Supervisor — 1st & 2nd Shift

STS Aviation Group; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is hiring Production Supervisors for first- and second-shift manufacturing operations. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding teams on the shop floor and ensuring safe, on-time production.

The Production Supervisor will work closely with production staff, train employees, adapt to changing schedules, and maintain quality by verifying products against specifications. This role is non-desk and deeply engaged across the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of shop-floor manufacturing experience.
• At least two years of leadership experience.
• Ability to lead and motivate shop floor employees.
• Broad general manufacturing background.
• Ability to measure, compare and perform shop calculations.
• Ability to verify products against engineering or sales specifications.
• Experience using common shop tools and equipment such as sanders, drills and cutting tools.
• Experience with steel and/or aluminum manufacturing.
• Willingness to remain hands-on on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Lead by example on the shop floor.
• Assist with production tasks as needed to complete assignments.
• Train and motivate employees to meet production requirements and schedules.
• Step into different production roles as needed.
• Test products and equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability.
• Communicate process and procedure changes to employees.
• Support production priorities as schedules change.
• Help ensure work is completed accurately and according to specifications.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership experience

Shop floor leadership

Blueprint reading

Tool proficiency

Sanding tools

Drills

Crane operation

Rigging

Tools

Sanders

Drills

Air hand tools

Electric hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

STS Technical Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is hiring Production Supervisors for first- and second-shift manufacturing operations. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding teams on the shop floor and ensuring safe, on-time production.

The Production Supervisor will work closely with production staff, train employees, adapt to changing schedules, and maintain quality by verifying products against specifications. This role is non-desk and deeply engaged across the manufacturing process.