Lead Production Supervisor - Build Teams & Improve Quality

Global Finishing Solutions LLC; Osseo (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Global Finishing Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team in Wisconsin, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across daily operations. You will coach staff, balance workloads, and remove obstacles to meet delivery commitments.

The role emphasizes mentoring, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional collaboration to drive SQDC performance. You will oversee hiring, onboarding, and development while fostering a culture of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or additional manufacturing education preferred.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership, lead, or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to motivate teams, build accountability, and drive measurable performance improvements.
• Experience managing production schedules, staffing priorities, and daily manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity expectations within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, production documents, and operational metrics.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities with the confidence to act in a fast-paced environment.
• A leadership style built on accountability, respect, teamwork, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a high-performing team by coaching employees, providing feedback, and creating opportunities for growth.
• Create a culture where safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork are part of every decision and every shift.
• Keep production moving by balancing workloads, assigning resources, and removing obstacles before they impact delivery commitments.
• Turn production goals into results by monitoring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics and taking action when performance needs improvement.
• Develop a flexible workforce through training, cross-training, and employee development initiatives that strengthen the entire team.
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to solve problems and continuously improve processes.
• Drive efficiency by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve workflow, and increase productivity.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development efforts while fostering a positive and engaged work environment.
• Serve as a trusted leader who sets clear expectations, recognizes achievements, and helps employees succeed.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Blueprint reading

Safety

Quality

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree / manufacturing education preferred

Job description

Global Finishing Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team in Wisconsin, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across daily operations. You will coach staff, balance workloads, and remove obstacles to meet delivery commitments.

The role emphasizes mentoring, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional collaboration to drive SQDC performance. You will oversee hiring, onboarding, and development while fostering a culture of