Production Supervisor

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Town of Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Berlin, WI, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor / Line Lead to oversee up to three production lines. The successful candidate will ensure efficient operations, product quality, and safety adherence. Responsibilities include managing personnel, monitoring production performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have experience in production supervision and strong leadership skills. This position requires a focus on Lean Manufacturing principles and utilizes tools like Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in production supervision or manufacturing leadership roles.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong focus on production quality, efficiency, and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage up to three production lines.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
• Lead and motivate production teams while maintaining accountability for goals.

Skills

Production supervision

Lean Manufacturing

Team management

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Monday – Thursday: 5:15 AM – 3:30 PM (sometimes up to 4:00 PM)
• Friday: Overtime day (typically 3 out of 4 Fridays per month)
• Friday Shift: 5:15 AM – 2:00 PM
• No Saturday or Sunday work

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor / Line Lead to oversee up to three production lines, ensuring efficient operations, high product quality, and adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership to production teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives within a lean manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage up to three production lines, each supported by assigned line leads.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
• Monitor daily production performance and implement improvements when needed.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and employee timecards.
• Lead and motivate production teams while maintaining accountability for goals and performance.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to track production data, enter formulas, and analyze performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and workplace safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in production supervision or manufacturing leadership roles.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies such as:
• 8D Problem Solving
• 5 Why Analysis
• Strong focus on production quality, efficiency, and workplace safety.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing multiple production lines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.