Manufacturing Supervisor

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Town of Tomahawk (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k program

Health insurance benefits

Onsite fitness centers

Employee stores

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Tomahawk, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to support bargaining unit employees, manage resources, and drive on-time delivery within budget. The role oversees shift-based teams on 1st and 2nd shifts with occasional overtime and weekend work during peak season.

The position emphasizes continuous improvement, production planning, and enforcing standardized work, with direct reports and union collaboration as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Previous direct supervisory or similar leadership experience.
• Experience in a unionized high-volume production or manufacturing focused environment.
• Prior knowledge and/or experience advising high performance work groups and experience with implementation and monitoring of Statistical Process Control systems, ISO90001 processes

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement and strives to achieve cost effective results
• Hold teams accountable to processes, systems, and results
• Participate in scheduling and production planning
• Set the stage for the day (i.e. schedule changes, previous shift performance, quality issues, etc)
• Work with stewards to prevent and/or resolve issues early
• Provide feedback to team members to ensure good quality throughout the group
• Ensure standardized work and process discipline are followed
• Perform layered audits and prevents passing defects to the next group.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Union leadership

Production planning

Statistical Process Control

ISO9001 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Business/Engineering/Operations

Job description

Auto req ID:60703
Title:Manufacturing Supervisor
Job Function:Manufacturing
Location:TOMAHAWK
Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Shift:SHIFT2

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

Our plant in Tomahawk, WI manufactures, finishes and ships composite and plastic parts to our final assembly plants. Join us as a Manufacturing Supervisor.

Job Summary

Supports bargaining unit employees in rotation groups with team leaders in the manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, distribution, and/or development of motorcycles or motorcycle component parts. Provides resources, tools, and direction needed for the value adders to be as effective and efficient as possible. Balances resource complaints to ensure the delivery of products are on time and within budget.

Schedule: 1st & 2nd Shift Positions Open

• 1st Shift: ~5:00AM-3:30PM, Monday-Thursday
• 2nd Shift: ~3:30PM-2:00AM, Monday-Thursday
• Supervisors typically arrive ~30-minutes early to receive shift handoff and prepare for the evening’s production.Occasional overtime is expected based on production needs, which may require staying 1-2 hours beyond the scheduled end time.
• There may also beoccasional Friday or Saturday work, primarily from November through April as production ramps up to build inventory ahead of the heavy sales season. This additional weekend production is infrequent and based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement and strives to achieve cost effective results
• Hold teams accountable to processes, systems, and results
• Participate in scheduling and production planning
• Set the stage for the day (i.e. schedule changes, previous shift performance, quality issues, etc)
• Work with stewards to prevent and/or resolve issues early
• Provide feedback to team members to ensure good quality throughout the group
• Ensure standardized work and process discipline are followed
• Perform layered audits and prevents passing defects to the next group.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Technology or related field Preferred

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Previous direct supervisory or similar leadership experience.
• Experience in a unionized high-volume production or manufacturing focused environment.
• Prior knowledge and/or experience advising high performance work groups and experience with implementation and monitoring of Statistical Process Control systems, ISO90001 processes

Preferred

• Ability to jointly lead work groups with Union leadership

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range:$74,700 - $112,100
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

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