MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR (32533)

UCC Environmental LLC; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Vacation 10 days

Sick leave 5 days

Holidays 10

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development plans

Job summary

UCC Environmental LLC in Pleasant Prairie, WI, is seeking a manufacturing leader to direct 1st shift operations and drive engineering improvements for quality and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 7–10 years in plant/manufacturing engineering, plus strong skills in MS Office, ERP systems, and AutoCAD. Join a private, global industrial solutions provider with a century of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years in Plant, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems; AutoCAD knowledge for plant layouts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Direct the manufacturing operations on first shift to meet production requirements and quality standards, though coordination with planning team and working through Team Leads to accomplish work assignments.
• Provide technical engineering assistance to all Pleasant Prairie departments. This includes investigation, research, recommendation/justification, securing approval, and implementation to resolve assembly problems, plant layout, material handling projects, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Maintain 6S Standards in compliance with established safety rules, lean practices, and OSHA requirements.
• Administer established policies, procedures by ensuring items in the Pleasant Prairie Handbook for Hourly Shop Employees are administered in a consistent fashion and with the intent set forth in the Handbook.
• Provide back‑up support for plant maintenance personnel.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

ERP systems

AutoCAD

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Pleasant Prairie Shop - Pleasant Prairie, WI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions:

Looking for a career where your work has real impact? At UCC Environmental, you’ll join a company built on solving complex industrial challenges while advancing sustainable solutions for air, water, and solids handling around the world.

We’re a privately held, family-owned business with more than a century of experience supporting mission-critical industries. Our teams work with utility power providers and heavy industrial customers globally, delivering innovative solutions in environmental compliance, material handling, and high-performance aftermarket technologies.

At UCC Environmental, you’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team that values technical expertise, problem-solving, and long‑term customer relationships. With continued growth across North America, EMEA, and Asia‑Pacific, we offer opportunities to contribute meaningfully to an expanding international business.

Headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, UCC owns and operates sales, manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing facilities across the United States, Canada, Germany, India, and China. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, your work has purpose, and your career can grow alongside a global organization, UCC Environmental could be the right fit!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the manufacturing operations on first shift to meet production requirements and quality standards, though coordination with planning team and working through Team Leads to accomplish work assignments.
• Provide technical engineering assistance to all Pleasant Prairie departments. This includes investigation, research, recommendation/justification, securing approval, and implementation to resolve assembly problems, plant layout, material handling projects, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Maintain 6S Standards in compliance with established safety rules, lean practices, and OSHA requirements.
• Administer established policies, procedures by ensuring items in the Pleasant Prairie Handbook for Hourly Shop Employees are administered in a consistent fashion and with the intent set forth in the Handbook.
• Provide back‑up support for plant maintenance personnel.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years in Plant, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.

Characteristics and Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP Systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX)
• Auto‑CAD knowledge for plant layouts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills internally and externally.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Essential Physical Abilities

• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 40% of the day.
• Ability to move around the production floor and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform sustained physical effort handling, moving loading and unloading components in/on/off pallets containers, crates etc.
• Ability to work in awkward and strained work positions that require physical agility.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Core Values and Beliefs

• People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first
• Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration
• Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliers
• Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service
• Innovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity

Compensation and Benefits

Base Pay Range: $75,000 to $95,000 annual pay based on skills and experience

Benefits

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre‑Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit‑Sharing contribution
• Time Off: 10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA
• Miscellaneous: Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.

UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.