Lead Electroplating Production Supervisor

Advanced Plating Technologies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Plating Technologies in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor (Electroplating) to lead our plating lines and daily operations. This hands-on leadership role requires experience supervising a manufacturing team, driving safety, quality and on-time production.

The ideal candidate will coach employees, optimize staffing and scheduling, monitor performance metrics, enforce ISO quality standards, and collaborate with maintenance and support departments to meet customer demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Experience supervising 10-30+ production employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous electroplating or metal finishing experience preferred.
• Experience with ISO quality management systems is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and coach teams to ensure a quality mindset and meet customer expectations and business objectives.
• Manage daily staffing, workflow, and production schedules to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Monitor production performance and key metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate production activities with other supervisors and support departments to maximize efficiency.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support employee development.
• Enforce company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
• Promote a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while supporting maintenance and housekeeping objectives.
• Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and improve productivity; develop and administer the department operating budget.
• Performs other assigned duties to achieve department and company goals.
• Communicate with internal/external customers with clear and concise feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Advanced Plating Technologies in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor (Electroplating) to lead our plating lines and daily operations. This hands-on leadership role requires experience supervising a manufacturing team, driving safety, quality and on-time production.

The ideal candidate will coach employees, optimize staffing and scheduling, monitor performance metrics, enforce ISO quality standards, and collaborate with maintenance and support departments to meet customer demands.