2nd shift Production Supervisor

Eaton; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton is looking for an Off-shift Production Supervisor at the Waukesha, WI location. This role involves directing departmental activities and achieving key manufacturing goals like safety and productivity.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of manufacturing experience and supervisory work. Benefits include relocation assistance and a salary ranging from $86,000 to $126,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of supervisory work experience.
• Five years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct departmental activities and participate in cross-functional teams.
• Staff, develop, and maintain an effective workforce.
• Own overall performance of the area, facilitating smooth hand-offs.

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Lean manufacturing tools

Manufacturing systems (MRP, BOMs)

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking an Off‑shift Production Supervisor. The role is located at our Waukesha, WI site and will run approximately 7:00 pm–4:00 am. Relocation assistance will be provided. The expected annual salary is $86 000–$126 000; actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications and market factors.

What You’ll Do

The Production Supervisor will direct departmental activities and participate in cross‑functional teams to achieve safety, quality, on‑time delivery, inventory, productivity, and continuous‑improvement goals. The Supervisor will foster employee involvement and communication, lead continuous‑improvement initiatives, and apply lean/six sigma (MVP) projects.

In This Role You Will

• Staff, develop, and maintain an effective workforce to achieve department goals; responsible for employee selection, counseling, training, and development.
• Plan, direct, and control the work of assigned work centers to maximize utilization of employees, equipment, and materials within budget and quality standards. Oversees overtime and absenteeism control.
• Own overall performance of the area; facilitate smooth hand‑offs between shifts, identify and lead continuous‑improvement activities, and set staffing levels with Shift Supervisors and the Operations Manager.
• Maintain the quality and quantity of manufactured parts to meet engineering specifications and reduce scrap and rework.
• Analyze operating reports and take corrective action to control costs; provide budget data to the Operations Manager as requested and implement modern manufacturing methods to reduce costs and enhance quality.
• Manage administrative functions including attendance, time‑off, training records, and internal communications.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of supervisory work experience.
• Five years of manufacturing experience.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside a 50‑mile radius of Waukesha.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or completion of Eaton’s Front Line Leader Associate program.
• Experience in shop operations (machining, assembly, fabrication) and manufacturing systems (Lean, Shop Floor Control, MRP, routings, BOMs, SPC, ISO 9000).
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of employment law (OSHA, FMLA, harassment).
• Experience with lean manufacturing/Operational Excellence tools (5S+, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management).
• Experience in an Engineered‑to‑Order environment.

Skills

• Self‑starter able to work independently or in a team with limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and multi‑tasking ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made on job‑related grounds and are not influenced by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment and will consider qualified applicants with an arrest or conviction history under applicable local laws. Background checks are conducted after a conditional offer. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should contact 1‑800‑836‑6345. Eaton offers comprehensive health, welfare, retirement, and leave benefits; eligibility depends on location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.