Production Supervisor

Parallel Employment; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Madison is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee 3rd shift production employees. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring quality and production standards, and fostering high morale within the department. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting and strong leadership skills to drive change and optimize operations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read/interpret production performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises all 3rd shift production employees.
• Responsible for training employees and performance appraisals.
• Maintain quality and production levels set by management.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Parallel Employment Group is currently recruiting a Production Supervisor for a local client. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for both employee supervision and production outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises all 3rd shift production employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance.
• Maintain quality, efficiencies, and production levels set by management. Communicate these standards to your employees.
• Report quality concerns to Plant Manager. Assist in determining quality guidelines.
• Establish high morale within your department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager and Maintenance Supervisor on any repairs or preventive maintenance done in the department.
• Keep Plant Manager informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department.
• Enforce corrective action procedures when applicable, and conduct meetings with the violating employees and human resources, if necessary.

• One to three years of previous supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent people and leadership skills
• Strong change management skills, driving and implementing change to optimize the business focusing on safety, quality, and costs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work with and relate to all levels of personnel
• Ability to read/interpret production performance reports
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required

Equal Opportunity Employer

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