Production Supervisor

Wieland North America, Inc; Montpelier, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. in Montpelier, OH is seeking a 3rd shift Production Supervisor to lead the safe and efficient operation of an assigned manufacturing department.

This frontline role directs hourly union employees to meet safety, quality, productivity and delivery objectives on a fully on-site basis. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and 3 years of progressive manufacturing leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or experiential equivalent.
• 3 years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead daily manufacturing operations while achieving safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, quality systems, and operational performance metrics.
• Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience administering company policies and supporting employee performance management.
• Strong communication, organization, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Coordinate staffing, work assignments, and production priorities to meet production requirements.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address routine operational issues.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules, standard work, and operating procedures.
• Coach, develop and support employees through performance feedback and training.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and respect.
• Foster employee engagement and recognition.
• Resolve routine operational, quality, staffing, and employee concerns using established policies and procedures.
• Identify process issues and implement practical solutions.
• Escalate complex situations appropriately.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Encourage employee involvement in process improvements.
• Promote a safe work environment and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct safety observations and address hazards.
• Ensure adherence to quality and operational standards.
• Administer company policies consistently.
• Address attendance, performance, and conduct concerns.
• Partner with Human Resources regarding employee relations matters and labor agreement administration as applicable.
• Administer company policies consistently.
• Address attendance, performance, and conduct concerns.
• Partner with Human Resources regarding employee relations matters and labor agreement administration as applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Operations management

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or experiential equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing reporting systems

Job description

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities.With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safety,ambition,optimism,reliability,ownership,diversity, &respect.

Wieland is hiring a 3rd shift Production Supervisor. The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the safe, efficient, and effective operation of an assigned manufacturing department or shift. This frontline leadership role provides day-to-day direction to hourly union employees to ensure production objectives are achieved while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

The Production Supervisor executes established operational plans, develops employee performance, resolves routine operational and employee issues, and partners with support functions to maintain efficient manufacturing operations. This role serves as the foundation of frontline leadership and develops the knowledge, judgment, and leadership capabilities necessary for progression to broader levels of operational leadership.

This role is located in Montpelier, Ohio (GX) and will be fully on-site.

Responsibilities

Role Title Responsibilities:

• • Operational Leadership

    • Direct daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
    • Coordinate staffing, work assignments, and production priorities to meet production requirements.
    • Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address routine operational issues.
    • Ensure adherence to production schedules, standard work, and operating procedures.

    Employee Development & Engagement

    • Coach, develop and support employees through performance feedback and training.
    • Promote accountability, teamwork, and respect.
    • Foster employee engagement and recognition.

    Problem Solving & Decision Making

    • Resolve routine operational, quality, staffing, and employee concerns using established policies and procedures.
    • Identify process issues and implement practical solutions.
    • Escalate complex situations appropriately.

    Continuous Improvement

    • Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
    • Encourage employee involvement in process improvements.

    Safety & Compliance

    • Promote a safe work environment and regulatory compliance.
    • Conduct safety observations and address hazards.
    • Ensure adherence to quality and operational standards.

    Employee & Labor Relations

    • Administer company policies consistently.
    • Address attendance, performance, and conduct concerns.
    • Partner with Human Resources regarding employee relations matters and labor agreement administration as applicable.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Administer company policies consistently.
    • Address attendance, performance, and conduct concerns.
    • Partner with Human Resources regarding employee relations matters and labor agreement administration as applicable.

  Role Title Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required or experiential equivalent
  • 3 years of progressive manufacturing experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead daily manufacturing operations while achieving safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, quality systems, and operational performance metrics.
  • Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
  • Experience administering company policies and supporting employee performance management.
  • Strong communication, organization, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.

  Qualifications

  Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

  • Benefits-Starting on Day 1!Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
  • Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution + match.
  • Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
  • Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
  • Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in ourunique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
  • Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

  Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.