Production Supervisor

Global Power Components; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal housings. We seek a Production Supervisor to lead production teams on the shop floor, drive safety, and ensure quality and efficiency across the facility.

Qualified candidates bring 4+ years on the shop floor, 2+ years in a leadership role, and hands-on experience with steel/aluminum, blueprints, and rigging.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years on the shop floor in a manufacturing facility.
• Leadership role for at least two years.
• Ability to interpret engineering or sales specs and perform shop calculations.
• Experience working with steel or aluminum and reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Lead various teams throughout the manufacturing facility and lead by example.
• Assist with tasks to complete assignments and meet production schedules.
• Train and motivate staff to meet demanding production requirements.
• Step into multiple positions as needed with broad shop floor experience.
• Test products/equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Drive a culture of safety and accountability.
• Communicate changes and updates to employees on processes and procedures.

Skills

Shop floor leadership

Manufacturing experience

Staff training

Safety culture

Tools

Blueprint reading

Crane operation

Rigging

Job description

Title: Production Supervisor

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Due to tremendous growth, we are seeking Production Supervisors with a broad manufacturing background to be able to assist in many areas of our shop floor.

Responsibilities:

• Lead various teams throughout the manufacturing facility and have the ability to lead by example
• Assist with tasks as necessary to complete assignments
• Train and motivate staff to meet demanding production requirements and schedules
• May be asked to step in to any position, so should have variety of general manufacturing experience
• Test products/equipment for defects/malfunctions
• Drive a culture of safety and accountability
• Communicate changes and updates to employees on processes and procedures

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility on the shop floor for minimum of four (4) years
• Leadership position for a minimum of two (2) years
• Ability to measure, compare and make simple or complex shop calculations necessary to ensure products are in compliance with engineering or sales specifications using materials, methods and equipment generally found in a shop environment such as sanders, drills, air and electric hand cutting tools
• Previous experience working with and reading blueprints
• Previous experience in crane operation
• Rigging experience
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a variety of situations on the shop floor
• Previous experience working with steel and or aluminum
• Previous experience leading shop floor employees and motivating them to complete jobs in a timely manner and accurately to specifications
• Must be flexible to updated changes in production schedules
• Must be detail oriented to meet the needs of our customers
• Must be comfortable being in various areas of the production floor 100% of the time - this is NOT a desk job but a perfect position for someone who wants to get their hands dirty every day