Production Supervisor

ClearBridge Executive Search; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearBridge Executive Search seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and supervise a team in a fast-paced Wisconsin facility. You will ensure safety, hit production targets, and uphold quality while developing staff.

Shift options include 1st (7:00–3:00), 2nd (3:00–11:00), or 3rd (11:00–7:00), Monday–Friday. You will monitor metrics, manage staffing and scheduling, and drive continuous improvement with cross‑functional partners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Supervision, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Supervise daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, workflow, and labor utilization to support operational requirements.
• Monitor production metrics and prepare daily production reports.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through training, performance management, and ongoing feedback.
• Identify and resolve production issues while minimizing downtime and maintaining efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehousing, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Maintain employee engagement and accountability while fostering a positive team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Supervision or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Google Workspace

Job description

Shift Options: 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM), 2nd Shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM), or 3rd Shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM), Monday through Friday

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and oversee a team of production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe workplace, achieving production targets, maintaining quality standards, and developing employees while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Supervise daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, workflow, and labor utilization to support operational requirements.
• Monitor production metrics and prepare daily production reports.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through training, performance management, and ongoing feedback.
• Identify and resolve production issues while minimizing downtime and maintaining efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehousing, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Maintain employee engagement and accountability while fostering a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Supervision, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Manufacturing Supervision
• Production Planning & Workflow Management