Hands-On Production Supervisor: Lead Safety & Lean Ops

Badger Meter; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Health, Vision, Dental

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Badger Meter is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly manufacturing staff and oversee daily production with a focus on safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. You will coach teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to lean practices across multiple departments.

The ideal candidate brings a hands‑on leadership style, strong communication, and a track record of balancing employee engagement with operational excellence in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with MSDS/SDS requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach hourly manufacturing employees to maximize productivity, quality, and safety.
• Communicate production goals, expectations, and operational updates to employees and leadership.
• Monitor daily operations, staffing, equipment utilization, and workflow to ensure production schedules are met.
• Analyze operational metrics and implement solutions to improve efficiency and performance.
• Utilize manufacturing systems for production scheduling, materials management, and reporting.
• Identify and resolve production issues involving materials, equipment, quality, and processes.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and labor agreements.
• Conduct performance evaluations, manage attendance, and support employee development and training.
• Promote a safe, organized, and team‑oriented work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Prioritization

CPR/First Aid

MSDS/SDS familiarity

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Badger Meter is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly manufacturing staff and oversee daily production with a focus on safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. You will coach teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to lean practices across multiple departments.

The ideal candidate brings a hands‑on leadership style, strong communication, and a track record of balancing employee engagement with operational excellence in a fast‑paced environment.