Production Supervisor

Flint Hills Resources; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid Vacation

Educational Assistance

Infertility Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Molex in Hudson, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of production associates and technicians, ensuring output meets customer demands while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will drive operational excellence, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to implement process improvements and lean manufacturing practices. The role requires hands-on leadership and a focus on developing people.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• 1+ year of leadership or management experience.
• Experience analyzing key manufacturing metrics and applying standard production processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage shift schedules to coordinate manufacturing activities effectively.
• Monitor production KPIs and adjust staffing or workflow to meet targets without compromising quality or safety.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and implement process improvements.
• Direct and oversee employee activities, including approval of work schedules, overtime, and vacation requests.
• Review and approve work instructions; ensure all employees receive adequate training on procedures and techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports; provide recognition, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective counseling as necessary.
• Ensure the safe and proper operation of machines and equipment.
• Develop, update, and enforce standard work practices to maintain compliance.
• Analyze production and operational reports to address and resolve manufacturing and maintenance issues efficiently, minimizing costs and delays.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and lean manufacturing practices.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

KPIs analysis

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

ERP systems

Production tracking tools

Job description

Are you looking to make a connection to your career? Come to Molex where we create connections for life. We use innovation, engineering excellence, commitment to quality and reliability and superior customer experience to improve communications, elevate experiences, and engage and inspire people everywhere. Our new operation in Hudson, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team!

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will lead a team of production associates and technicians, ensuring output meets customer demands while upholding safety and compliance standards. This role requires hands‑on leadership, problem‑solving skills, and a strong focus on people development.

Shift: 2 nd Shift, Monday – Thursday, 3:30pm – 1:30am

*Shift structure and times are subject to change per the business’s needs.

Our Team

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and manage shift schedules to coordinate manufacturing activities effectively.
• Monitor production KPIs and adjust staffing or workflow to meet targets without compromising quality or safety.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and implement process improvements.
• Direct and oversee employee activities, including approval of work schedules, overtime, and vacation requests.
• Review and approve work instructions; ensure all employees receive adequate training on procedures and techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports; provide recognition, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective counseling as necessary.
• Ensure the safe and proper operation of machines and equipment.
• Develop, update, and enforce standard work practices to maintain compliance.
• Analyze production and operational reports to address and resolve manufacturing and maintenance issues efficiently, minimizing costs and delays.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and lean manufacturing practices.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or technical environment
• 1+ year of leadership or management experience
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing key manufacturing metrics and applying standardized production processes in a manufacturing environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
• Experience in electronics or high-tech manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using ERP systems and production tracking tools.

This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our benefits plan includes:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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