Lead Production Supervisor – 1st Shift (Lean, Safety)

Core Talent Finder; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Core Talent Finder is recruiting a Production Supervisor for a high‑volume manufacturing environment in Wisconsin. This hands‑on leadership role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and team development to consistently meet production targets and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing supervision experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and 5S. Relocation assistance is available and regular lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Experience supervising teams in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience in stamping press or heavy manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing setting.
• Standing, bending, and lifting may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities within the production area to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and optimize manpower and equipment utilization
• Troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow
• Ensure on‑time delivery and adherence to performance targets
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
• Conduct safety audits and investigations of incidents or near‑misses
• Ensure employees follow PPE requirements and safety procedures
• Lead, coach, and mentor operators and technicians
• Support employee development, training, and cross‑training initiatives
• Address attendance, conduct, and employee relations matters
• Foster a respectful and inclusive team environment
• Participate in and lead initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S
• Analyze downtime, scrap, and bottlenecks and implement improvements
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Maintain accurate production, safety, and quality records
• Communicate KPIs and operational updates to management
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to resolve production issues

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Core Talent Finder is recruiting a Production Supervisor for a high‑volume manufacturing environment in Wisconsin. This hands‑on leadership role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and team development to consistently meet production targets and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing supervision experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and 5S. Relocation assistance is available and regular lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.