Production Lead - 2nd Shift

Wilsonart; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, coordinating production operations, and motivating staff to achieve performance targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in team leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact productivity and quality in a supportive and engaging workplace. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a thriving organization committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to motivate teams and achieve measurable goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees follow safety and PPE guidelines.
• Direct and coordinate daily production operations.
• Train employees on work processes to achieve safety and productivity objectives.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Basic Computer Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

2 years of leadership experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Mobile Equipment

Crane and Hoist Equipment

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure all employees follow proper Safety and PPE guidelines
• Demonstrate high levels of good housekeeping practices to promote a safe and clean work environment
• Direct, coordinate and ensure daily productions operations are executed per production schedule to achieve target goals
• Communicate production capacity and update supervisor as changes occur throughout the shift
• Recommend process improvements, safety initiatives and quality ideas to maximize productivity
• Monitor material flow and throughput of production and make necessary adjustments
• Modify and/or rotate production personnel schedules in response to varying needs and priorities as a result of operating changes
• Maintain a high level of quality through periodic product inspections
• Periodically inspect product and verify product meets specification conformance
• Provide guidance and direction to production personnel during Supervisors absence
• Monitor supply inventory and obtain supplies for shift operation
• Train employees on work process and procedures to achieve company safety, quality and productivity objectives
• Performs other duties of greater or lesser complexity as required by the position or assigned by supervisor

Qualification / Requirements:

• 1-3 years’ proven experience leading teams in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and to achieve results
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to multi-task and balance conflicting priorities
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Word and Excel.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to achieve measurable goals and objectives in support of departmental, plant, and corporate objectives
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment, crane, hoist equipment and/or material handling equipment.
• Able to work overtime as required.

Educational/Training/ Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• 2 years of leadership experience
• Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach overhead repetitively during an 10 to 12-hour day
• Able to stand for minimum of 12 hours
• Lift minimum of 50 lbs. frequently
• Operate heavy machinery including mobile equipment, crane, and hoist equipment