Onsite 2nd Shift Production Lead - People-First Ops

Aprilaire; Poynette (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprilaire in Poynette, WI, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor (2nd shift) to lead daily manufacturing operations with a people-first approach. You’ll oversee safety, quality, and productivity targets, coordinate across departments, and manage shift start/end activities.

This onsite role requires strong communication, hands-on leadership, and the ability to train and mentor staff. You’ll handle staffing, performance tracking, and cross-functional collaboration, with occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supervisory Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to three years of management/supervision experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in union environment is a bonus
• Knowledge of and experience with integrated manufacturing systems
• Strong computer and software skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively present information and engage in problem solving with large groups and respond to questions from managers, customers, vendors, or other employees within the organization
• Exceptional problem-solving ability
• Strong sense of urgency
• Accountability for self and team

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations across shifts while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met
• Collaborate with other departments and shifts to support production flow and resolve constraints
• Open and shut down buildings at shift start/end and supervise weekend operations as needed
• Maintain awareness of all processes, equipment, and staffing changes
• Create, manage, and maintain production schedules and staffing reports
• Allocate production and labor based on part constraints, breakdowns, and outages

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Urgency

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supervisory Management, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Integrated manufacturing systems

MS Office

Job description

Aprilaire in Poynette, WI, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor (2nd shift) to lead daily manufacturing operations with a people-first approach. You’ll oversee safety, quality, and productivity targets, coordinate across departments, and manage shift start/end activities.

This onsite role requires strong communication, hands-on leadership, and the ability to train and mentor staff. You’ll handle staffing, performance tracking, and cross-functional collaboration, with occasional