Production Supervisor

Gerard Daniel Worldwide, Inc.; Town of Luck (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Durex Products, a Gerard Daniel Worldwide Company, seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll coordinate staffing, schedules, and cross-functional collaboration with Plant Management to meet production goals.

The role offers a 45-hour work week with a salaried compensation structure, determined by local market analysis and fit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality, safety.
• Lean Manufacturing and 5S knowledge.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and development skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP/CRM systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Establish daily work assignments and staffing priorities to support production planning.
• Monitor capacity and identify bottlenecks affecting productivity.
• Define and ensure clear employee responsibilities.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and evaluations.
• Maintain communication to promote teamwork and morale.
• Measure and report production metrics (productivity, downtime, quality, schedule attainment).
• Analyze performance shortfalls and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise daily production to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Direct and support safe, efficient, quality-focused operations.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, quality standards, safety policies.
• Train and develop employees to improve performance.
• Monitor attendance, staffing, and overtime.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Production Management.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete and maintain production records and documentation.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts.
• Ensure materials are available to support manufacturing.
• Complete required reports and administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

At Durex Products (A Gerard Daniel Worldwide Company), we have offered innovative screen media technologies to the aggregate, mining, recycling, and industrial industries since 1965. Our wire cloth screens form the foundation for a full line of premium screen products that today includes our renowned Livewire®, Armor®, Accuslot®, Vibraspan®, and Vibraclean® screens, as well as urethane and rubber modular screen panels and aggregate equipment wear liners and screen accessories.

Our core values are Respect, Honesty & Fairness, Imagination, Courage, and Commitment to Results.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor oversees daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role supervises production employees, supports production schedules, monitors productivity and quality, and ensures compliance with safety and operating procedures. The Production Supervisor works closely with the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams to meet production goals and drive continuous improvement.

Work Schedule

The normal work schedule for this position is 45 hours per week. Additional hours may be required as needed to meet business objectives.

Pay

This is a salaried position. Compensation will be determined based upon local market analysis, experience, skills, and overall fit.

Job Functions

The essential functions of the Production Supervisor include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support production planning by establishing daily work assignments and staffing priorities.
• Monitor production capacity and identify bottlenecks impacting productivity and throughput.
• Ensure employee responsibilities are clearly defined, understood, and consistently executed.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain regular communication with employees to promote teamwork, morale, and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor, measure, and report production performance metrics including productivity, labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, quality, and schedule attainment.
• Analyze performance shortfalls and implement corrective actions to improve results and operational efficiency.
• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Direct and support production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-focused operations.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, quality standards, safety policies, and operating procedures.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees to improve performance and skill development.
• Monitor attendance, staffing levels, and overtime requirements within assigned departments.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Production Management to resolve operational issues and support production goals.
• Promote and support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and workflow efficiency.
• Complete and maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle count activities and inventory control practices.
• Ensure production supplies and materials are available to support manufacturing requirements.
• Complete required reports, documentation, and administrative tasks.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in wire mesh, metal fabrication, welding, steel processing, or a related industry.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality standards, safety requirements, and manufacturing best practices.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic ERP/CRM systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Regularly required to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor to supervise operations and employees. (75% to 100%)
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Occasionally required to climb stairs, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch when inspecting equipment, materials, and work areas. (25% to 50%)
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds. (25% to 50%)
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Frequently required to use computers, communication devices, hand tools, and measuring instruments for production oversight and inspections. (50% to 75%)
• Work Environment: Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, dust, and varying temperatures while wearing required PPE. (75% to 100%)

Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, loud repetitive equipment, and non-temperature-controlled conditions. Proper personal protective equipment must be worn, and safety procedures must be followed at all times.