Night Shift Production Team Leader (CNC/Robotics)

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Waupaca, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employer retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

EAP

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. in Waupaca, WI is seeking a Machine Center Production Team Leader for the night shift (6 PM – 6 AM) to support the Foreman in running a safe, efficient production team. You will develop staff, monitor key metrics, and drive continuous improvement across processes and equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost control, with responsibilities spanning coaching, documentation, and root-cause analysis to resolve production issues and maintain line performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical associate’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years experience operating/maintaining CNCs, CMMs, robots or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organized workplace and direct staff to meet goals.
• Coach and develop team, enforce standard work and TPM routines.
• Track daily metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost).
• Oversee root-cause analysis of safety, quality, and production issues.
• Complete required documentation and conduct performance evaluations.
• Disciplinary actions as needed per guidelines.
• Assist Foreman and backup responsibilities across shifts.

Skills

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Time Management

Management of Personnel Resources

Monitoring

Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical associate’s degree preferred

Tools

CNC machines

CMM machines

Robotics systems

SPC

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. in Waupaca, WI is seeking a Machine Center Production Team Leader for the night shift (6 PM – 6 AM) to support the Foreman in running a safe, efficient production team. You will develop staff, monitor key metrics, and drive continuous improvement across processes and equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost control, with responsibilities spanning coaching, documentation, and root-cause analysis to resolve production issues and maintain line performance.