Lead Machining Production Supervisor (Union)

Regal Rexnord Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

401k Retirement Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

API Delevan, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead frontline manufacturing teams in machining and assembly, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time output.

The role requires strong CNC knowledge, problem-solving, and the ability to guide a represented workforce while driving continuous improvement and talent development. You will manage staffing, training, and performance conversations, coordinate with maintenance and quality teams, and sustain 5S and visual management

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Machining background with CNC machining, tooling, setup, or leadership.
• 2–5+ years supervising hourly manufacturing employees.
• Strong problem-solving with A3/8D/root-cause.
• SAP/MES proficiency preferred and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of hourly operators in a represented (union) environment; apply policies consistently and maintain constructive labor–management relations.
• Oversee daily machining and/or assembly operations to meet SQDIP targets.
• Ensure operators follow standard work, machining procedures, and correct tooling setups.
• Troubleshoot machining issues including dimensional variation, tool wear, feeds/speeds, cycle time barriers, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Engineering to resolve downtime and improve throughput.
• Ensure compliance to work instructions, prints, and control plans; support first-piece approvals and disposition of non-conforming material.
• Lead or participate in root-cause problem solving (A3/8D) for defects and chronic process issues.
• Drive improvements in machining efficiency, scrap reduction, changeover time, and standard work.
• Facilitate 5S sustainment, visual management enhancements, and waste elimination.
• Lead daily tier meetings and provide staff updates to site leadership.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

SAP/MES familiarity

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing

Tools

SAP/MES

Job description

API Delevan, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead frontline manufacturing teams in machining and assembly, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time output.

The role requires strong CNC knowledge, problem-solving, and the ability to guide a represented workforce while driving continuous improvement and talent development. You will manage staffing, training, and performance conversations, coordinate with maintenance and quality teams, and sustain 5S and visual management