2nd or 3rd Shift Supervisor – Manufacturing

Prolec Energy; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive professional environment

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Wisconsin is looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor for the 3rd shift. The role involves supervising a dynamic team to meet production goals while ensuring quality and safety standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing leadership experience or equivalent.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate team to achieve production targets.
• Monitor workflows and implement solutions for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Proven leadership

Team-building abilities

Analytical capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Degree in Operations Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd shift

Employment Type: Full-Time 40+ hours | Long term | Permanent

About the Role

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and leading high-performing teams? As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring production goals are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team, optimize processes, and make a measurable impact on our manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Inspire: Supervise and motivate your team to achieve production targets, maintain quality standards, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Monitor workflows, troubleshoot production challenges, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Champion Quality: Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures and engineering instructions, investigate non-conformance issues, and take corrective action.
• Develop Talent: Participate in hiring, create training plans, and provide coaching and feedback to build strong, skilled teams.
• Promote Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and lead initiatives that align with plant goals.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment, conduct investigations when necessary, and uphold company and union guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience (or equivalent leadership experience).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Operations Management or Engineering.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Background in engineered-product manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Key Skills for Success

• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

At Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to a company that powers progress. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment where your ideas matter.

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.