Production Supervisor

Briggs & Stratton; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead teams across the plant, drive safety, efficiency and quality, and ensure on-time delivery of products.

The role requires strong problem solving, blueprint interpretation, SAP proficiency and excellent communication to motivate a diverse workforce. Equal opportunity employer offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, procedures and production/quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple internal departments to ensure on-time delivery of quality product.
• May require in-depth ability to read, interpret and explain blueprints, engineering drawings, job orders and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and motivate a diverse group of employees.
• Advanced ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and production problems.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with office productivity software and business control software such as SAP.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced production environment, often under time constraints.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Responsibilities

• Develops, trains and motivates team members to achieve safety, efficiency, proficiency, cooperation and morale; maintains awareness of policies and procedures; may implement new plant policies.
• Analyzes potential production problems and devises procedures to minimize lost time.
• Reviews schedules, coordinates activities, and manages assignments; may oversee multiple departments or shifts.
• Assists with monitoring manufacturing costs, quality, methods, tooling and efficient use of hours and equipment.
• Interacts with engineers to modify machines and processes to improve safety, production and quality.
• Uses data to estimate work-hour requirements and departmental efficiencies for continuous improvement projects.
• Manages costs and budgets with corrective actions for budget control.
• Inspects materials and finished products for quality compliance.
• Performs interviewing, hiring, coaching, planning, directing work, and budget duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment

Cross-department liaison

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

SAP proficiency

Time-constrained work

Fluent English

Education

General Education Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develops, trains and motivates team members to achieve desired safety, efficiency, proficiency, cooperation and morale; maintains awareness of plant and/or engineering policies and procedures and ensures employee adherence; may recommend and/or implement new plant policies and procedures
• Analyzes potential production problems (delays, material shortages, equipment repairs, etc.) and devises and implements procedures to minimize lost time due to these occurrences
• Reviews operational schedules, coordinates production/testing activities, and manages team member assignments; may manage for multiple departments and/or shifts
• Assists with tasks such as monitoring and determining manufacturing costs and outlay, quality and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications and ensures the effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilities
• Interacts with engineers to modify machines, equipment and/or processes to improve safety, production and overall quality; provides liaison support between plant and engineering to ensure efficient manufacturing processes
• Uses data to estimate work-hour requirements and departmental efficiencies for continuous improvement projects. Recommends and initiates projects; sees those projects through to deadline with measurable improvements
• Manages costs and budgets and provide corrective action plans to improve budgetary control
• Inspects materials and finished product for quality compliance as required
• Perform full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, procedures and production/quality standards
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple internal departments to ensure on-time delivery of quality product
• May require in-depth ability to read, interpret and explain blueprints, engineering drawings, job orders and specifications based on location
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and motivate a diverse group of employees
• Advanced ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and production problems
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with office productivity software and business control software such as SAP
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced production environment, often under time constraints
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

General Education Degree

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment including previous experience managing personnel in a production environment with High school diploma
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment with Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in multiple departments preferred
• Experience with continuous improvement methods and teams, or cost reduction initiatives showing tangible results

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.