Manufacturing Supervisor

KMC Stampings; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

4 day work week

Dental & Vision insurance

401(K) with company match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly lunches

Annual events

Employee recognition programs

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

KMC Stampings, a premier metal fabricator, seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor for 1st shift in Port Washington, WI. You will lead a manufacturing team, plan schedules, and ensure quality while controlling costs. Train staff and drive continuous improvement within ISO 9001 standards.

The role emphasizes safe operations, hands-on training, and a four-day workweek with 10-hour shifts, offering growth within a long-established company in southeastern Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of related manufacturing experience.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, production schedules and procedures.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with inspection methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing team and daily operations.
• Plan and schedule production to meet quality, cost and delivery goals.
• Directly supervise systems integration and related functions.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 procedures.
• Recommend policies and drive process improvements.
• Address problems and support workers in problem-solving.
• Maintain supplies, tools, and equipment; ensure safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Reading documents

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Metal fabrication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Associate’s degree in Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Manufacturing Supervisor

Full Time Management Port Washington, WI, US

Your opportunity to make an impact starts here with KMC a premiere metal stamping company, where leadership drives our legacy forward. Guided by continuous improvement, you’ll inspire innovation through shared ideas and lessons learned. Committed to customer collaboration, you’ll foster trust and deliver exceptional solutions. As a recognized leader in engineering and manufacturing, you’ll tackle complex challenges while championing growth through learning. Your devotion to safe working environments will ensure team safety and awareness. Fueled by quality, you’ll uphold excellence in every decision. Focused on customer and employee success, you’ll empower both to thrive. Lead with impact—join our leadership table today!

KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction the Director of Manufacturing, the Manufacturing Supervisor ensures the production of company products at the highest quality at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards, and customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws to include training employees, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Thursday, 5:00AM–3:30PM
• Schedule: Four-day workweek | 10-hour shifts | Three-day weekends | Overtime Available

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Supervision of team engaged in manufacturing
• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments, and directly supervise the systems integration and functions to unsure the production of company products at the highest quality at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards, and customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Plan production schedules, review component parts, and sub-assembly availability against build schedule, make schedule adjustments as needed
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 procedures and requirements
• Recommend and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods
• Continually evaluate processes and methods, recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, utilization of people, and quality of product
• Act as technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems; analyze and resolve work problems, and assist workers in solving work problems
• Maintain departmental supplies, tools, equipment, and order as necessary
• Assure compliance with quality company standards
• Complete reports on production performance and drive continuous improvement with data
• Ensure compliance with departmental housekeeping standards, and all safety and work rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Requires an Associate’s degree in Manufacturing and 5-10 years related experience in manufacturing
• 2-3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, Maintenance instructions, and procedures manual
• Strong leadership skills & problem solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude & experience in inspection methods
• Skills in metal fabrication preferred
• Computer proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.

BENEFITS:

Some key advantages of working at KMC Stampings include a highly competitive benefit package including:

• PPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMS on the CDHP Plan!
• 4 Day Work Week with a 3 Day Weekend
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(K) plan with company match
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship program
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Personal time and 10 paid holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Company paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Annual Events
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PPE Reimbursement