Production Supervisor

Donaldson; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson in Stevens Point, WI, is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead one or more production teams and ensure smooth daily manufacturing operations on-site.

The role oversees assignments, engagement, performance, scheduling and continuous improvement efforts while maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment at the Stevens Point facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost performance targets.
• Maintain regular communication to align priorities and resolve issues.
• Coordinate labor and material flow to meet the production schedule.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to troubleshoot equipment/process issues.
• Reinforce SOPs, coach team leaders, and drive daily accountability.
• Leads Lean and continuous improvement initiatives reducing waste and improving efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and support corrective action processes.
• Work scheduled overtime as needed to support production needs.
• This role may require additional duties to fulfill Donaldson's mission and objectives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Position Summary:

The 1st shift Production Supervisor is responsible for leading one or more assigned production departments and ensuring the effective execution of daily manufacturing operations. This role oversees work assignments, employee engagement, performance management, production scheduling, continuous improvement initiatives, equipment maintenance and purchase, and departmental budget management. The Production Supervisor drives operational excellence while maintaining a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Stevens Point, WI facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost performance targets.

• Maintain regular communication to ensure alignment on priorities, schedule execution,andissueresolution.

• Coordinate labor and materialflowtoensureon-time completion of the production schedule.

• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or process issues quickly.

• Reinforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) expectations, coach team leaders, and drive dailyaccountability.

• Leads6S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives reducing waste, and efficiency improvements.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and support corrective action processes.

• Work scheduled overtime as needed to support production needs.

• While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list ofdutiesrequiredtoperform this role.Other duties may be assignedin order tofulfill Donaldson's mission, vision, and strategic plan objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience

• 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Lean or Continuous Improvement experience in an ISO environment

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree

• Proven ability to support production linestartupsandramp-ups.

• Strong technical aptitude such as welding mechanical, pneumatic, machining, or process systems.

• Proficient in Oracle ERP or similar MRP systems for scheduling, planning, inventory, and order management.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) for reporting, communication, and data analysis.

• Skilled in coordinating with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.

• Experience optimizingproductionscheduling and sequencing processes to improve throughput, minimize changeovers, and support multi-shift operations.

• Demonstrated use of Lean tools - such as poke-yoke, quick changeover, pull systems, kaizen, root-cause analysis, and standard work to drive continuous improvement.

Relocation:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords:

Supervisor, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Lean, Production, Quality

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.