Lead Manufacturing Supervisor: Lean, Safety and Delivery

Twin Disc, Incorporated; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis​

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off with holidaysh

Job summary

Twin Disc, Incorporated is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead machining and assembly operations in Racine, WI. You will direct daily production activities, develop a team, and drive safety and quality initiatives.

You will implement Lean and Six Sigma improvements, manage KPIs, and partner with planning and engineering to meet schedules and customer commitments. The role requires a strong leader focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field; or
• Associate degree plus equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily activities of production employees in machining and assembly operations.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work to ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and customer commitments are met.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and equipment utilization to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Partner with Production Planning and other operational departments to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Participate in daily management meetings and communicate departmental performance, issues, and priorities.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of 15-30 production employees.
• Facilitate employee training and skill development initiatives.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support skill-based advancement programs.
• Promote employee engagement through effective communication, recognition, and accountability.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, disciplinary actions, performance management, and other employment decisions.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Analyze production and operational data to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to production methods, equipment, workflows, and operating procedures.
• Track and manage departmental KPIs, visual management boards, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and environmental standards.
• Conduct safety investigations, incident reviews, and corrective action activities.
• Promote a culture of safety through employee involvement and proactive risk management.
• Enforce company policies and maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and employee morale to achieve business objectives.
• Maintain accurate production, labor, and attendance records.
• Support departmental budget planning and resource management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing

Associate degree + equivalent leadership experience

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Twin Disc, Incorporated is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead machining and assembly operations in Racine, WI. You will direct daily production activities, develop a team, and drive safety and quality initiatives.

You will implement Lean and Six Sigma improvements, manage KPIs, and partner with planning and engineering to meet schedules and customer commitments. The role requires a strong leader focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.