Onsite Machining Production Lead | Union Experience

Regal Rexnord; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision coverage

HSA/FSA accounts

PTO & Holidays

401k with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a frontline manufacturing team in Milwaukee, overseeing daily machining and assembly output. The role requires strong machining knowledge, ability to troubleshoot, and leadership of a represented workforce to meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production goals.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage staffing and training, and coordinate with maintenance and quality to reduce downtime and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field) OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Machining background required - experience with CNC machining, tooling, setup, troubleshooting, or machining operations leadership.
• 2-5+ years of experience supervising hourly manufacturing employees.
• Demonstrated ability to execute production schedules and manage daily operations.
• Strong problem-cause capability (A3/8D/root-cause).
• SAP/MES proficiency preferred and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of hourly operators in a represented (union) environment; apply policies consistently and maintain constructive labor-management relations.
• Manage staffing, skills matrices, cross-training, onboarding, and performance conversations.
• Build engagement and accountability through clear expectations, feedback, and recognition.
• Oversee daily machining and/or assembly operations to meet SQDIP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity) targets.
• Ensure operators follow standard work, machining procedures, and correct tooling setups.
• Troubleshoot machining issues including dimensional variation, tool wear, feeds/speeds, cycle time barriers, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Engineering to resolve downtime and improve throughput.
• Ensure compliance to work instructions, prints, and control plans.
• Support first-piece approvals, dimensional checks, and disposition of non-conforming material.
• Lead or participate in root-cause problem solving (A3/8D) for defects and chronic process issues.
• Drive improvements in machining efficiency, scrap reduction, changeover time, and standard work.
• Facilitate 5S sustainment, visual management enhancements, and waste elimination.
• Support alignment to plant CI goals and divisional initiatives.
• Lead daily tier meetings and ensure effective cross-shift handoffs.
• Provide updates on staffing, performance, risks, and countermeasures to site leadership.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

CNC tooling setup

SAP/MES

Job description

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a frontline manufacturing team in Milwaukee, overseeing daily machining and assembly output. The role requires strong machining knowledge, ability to troubleshoot, and leadership of a represented workforce to meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production goals.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage staffing and training, and coordinate with maintenance and quality to reduce downtime and improve throughput.