Production Supervisor

Regal Rexnord Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

401k Retirement Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

API Delevan, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead frontline manufacturing teams in machining and assembly, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time output.

The role requires strong CNC knowledge, problem-solving, and the ability to guide a represented workforce while driving continuous improvement and talent development. You will manage staffing, training, and performance conversations, coordinate with maintenance and quality teams, and sustain 5S and visual management

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Machining background with CNC machining, tooling, setup, or leadership.
• 2–5+ years supervising hourly manufacturing employees.
• Strong problem-solving with A3/8D/root-cause.
• SAP/MES proficiency preferred and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of hourly operators in a represented (union) environment; apply policies consistently and maintain constructive labor–management relations.
• Oversee daily machining and/or assembly operations to meet SQDIP targets.
• Ensure operators follow standard work, machining procedures, and correct tooling setups.
• Troubleshoot machining issues including dimensional variation, tool wear, feeds/speeds, cycle time barriers, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Engineering to resolve downtime and improve throughput.
• Ensure compliance to work instructions, prints, and control plans; support first-piece approvals and disposition of non-conforming material.
• Lead or participate in root-cause problem solving (A3/8D) for defects and chronic process issues.
• Drive improvements in machining efficiency, scrap reduction, changeover time, and standard work.
• Facilitate 5S sustainment, visual management enhancements, and waste elimination.
• Lead daily tier meetings and provide staff updates to site leadership.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

SAP/MES familiarity

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing

Tools

SAP/MES

Job description

## Production SupervisorApply: On-site: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_04807Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Scope of Role**The Production Supervisor leads a frontline manufacturing team to deliver daily machining and assembly output safely, efficiently, and with high quality. This role requires strong machining knowledge, the ability to troubleshoot process issues, and the leadership capability to guide a represented (union) workforce. The Production Supervisor ensures execution to plan, drives continuous improvement, and develops talent to support long‐term site stability and performance.**Key Responsibilities**People Leadership* Lead, coach, and support a team of hourly operators in a represented (union) environment; apply policies consistently and maintain constructive labor–management relations.* Manage staffing, skills matrices, cross‐training, onboarding, and performance conversations.* Build engagement and accountability through clear expectations, feedback, and recognition.Machining & Production Execution* Oversee daily machining and/or assembly operations to meet SQDIP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity) targets.* Ensure operators follow standard work, machining procedures, and correct tooling setups.* Troubleshoot machining issues including dimensional variation, tool wear, feeds/speeds, cycle time barriers, and equipment performance.* Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Engineering to resolve downtime and improve throughput.Quality* Ensure compliance to work instructions, prints, and control plans.* Support first‐piece approvals, dimensional checks, and disposition of non‐conforming material.* Lead or participate in root‐cause problem solving (A3/8D) for defects and chronic process issues.Continuous Improvement* Drive improvements in machining efficiency, scrap reduction, changeover time, and standard work.* Facilitate 5S sustainment, visual management enhancements, and waste elimination.* Support alignment to plant CI goals and divisional initiatives.Communication & Coordination* Lead daily tier meetings and ensure effective cross‐shift handoffs.* Provide updates on staffing, performance, risks, and countermeasures to site leadership.**Required Qualifications*** Associate’s degree (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field) OR equivalent relevant experience.* Machining background required — experience with CNC machining, tooling, setup, troubleshooting, or machining operations leadership.* 2–5+ years of experience supervising hourly manufacturing employees.* Demonstrated ability to execute production schedules and manage daily operations.* Strong problem‐solving capability (A3/8D/root‐cause).* SAP/MES proficiency preferred and strong communication skills.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience working in a union environment (preferred).* CI training (Lean/6σ) or experience implementing standard work, 5S, visual management.* Experience in precision machining, metal cutting, or similar discrete industrial manufacturing.*Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States.*# # **Benefits*** Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage* Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)* Paid Time Off and Holidays* 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions* Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance* Paid Leaves* Tuition Assistance