Production Leader: Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

ASSA ABLOY; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Production Supervisor in Muskego, WI to lead manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and engage employees in continuous improvement. You will supervise production teams, coordinate daily operations, and solve manufacturing challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, workforce planning, and collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Operations to meet business goals and deliver on-time results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality systems a plus.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees and team leaders.
• Manage daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, attendance, overtime, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot production, quality, and equipment issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support materials planning, inventory flow, and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support employee development.
• Maintain production records, KPI tracking, training documentation, and workforce data.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Operations teams to achieve business objectives.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on safety and accountability.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Quality systems

Staffing planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Operations/Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Production Supervisor in Muskego, WI to lead manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and engage employees in continuous improvement. You will supervise production teams, coordinate daily operations, and solve manufacturing challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, workforce planning, and collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Operations to meet business goals and deliver on-time results.