Production Supervisor

Western Building Products, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time-off

Job summary

Western Building Products, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team on-site and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will work closely with the Value Stream Manager to keep operations running smoothly and maintain clear communication across the shop floor.

This role emphasizes a hands-on leadership style and active participation in production tasks when needed. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of production experience and 1–3 years in supervision, with strong

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production/manufacturing experience.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Solid math skills and proficiency with Excel.
• A hands-on leadership style with the willingness to support production tasks when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support your team while fostering a positive and productive environment.
• Set and manage daily/weekly/monthly SQDC targets.
• Ensure equipment safety, maintenance, and a clean, organized workspace.
• Coordinate workflow with other supervisors for efficient, on-time production.
• Troubleshoot issues, monitor output, and support ongoing improvements.
• Prepare schedules and performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Organizational skills

Hands-on leadership

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

Build Quality. Build Pride. Build Your Future.

Full-time | Onsite

Are you looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can guide a team and see the impact of your work every day? At Western Building Products, you’ll lead a team of 4–7 dedicated employees and help deliver products our customers rely on.

As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), we offer more than a paycheck—you have the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Your leadership directly impacts production performance and your long-term growth.

As our Production Supervisor, you will help drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals while working closely with the Value Stream Manager to keep operations running smoothly. Maintain clear communication with employees and foster a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Stay active on the shop floor, stepping in to support production as needed.

Your Impact:

• Lead, coach, and support your team while fostering a positive and productive environment
• Set and manage daily/weekly/monthly SQDC targets
• Ensure equipment safety, maintenance, and a clean, organized workspace
• Coordinate workflow with other supervisors for efficient, on-time production
• Troubleshoot issues, monitor output, and support ongoing improvements
• Prepare schedules and performance reports

Why Western?

At Western Building Products, we are more than a manufacturer; we are a team of employee-owners. Since 1983, we’ve built a culture of respect, reliability, and shared success. We are one of the nation’s largest distributors of millwork products, and every person here has a stake in how we perform, because we’re a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP).

That means when the company wins, you win. It is not just a paycheck; it is a long-term investment in your future.

Benefits:

Western Building Products, an employee-owned organization, provides a competitive pay and benefits package, including health, dental, and accrued paid time-off.

Requirements

What You Bring to the Team:

• 3–5 years of production/manufacturing experience
• 1–3 years of supervisory or team lead experience
• Strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills
• Solid math skills and proficiency with Excel
• A hands‑on leadership style with the willingness to support production tasks when needed