Production Supervisor (1st & 2nd Shifts)

STS Aviation Group; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is hiring Production Supervisors for first- and second-shift manufacturing operations. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding teams on the shop floor and ensuring safe, on-time production.

The Production Supervisor will work closely with production staff, train employees, adapt to changing schedules, and maintain quality by verifying products against specifications. This role is non-desk and deeply engaged across the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of shop-floor manufacturing experience.
• At least two years of leadership experience.
• Ability to lead and motivate shop floor employees.
• Broad general manufacturing background.
• Ability to measure, compare and perform shop calculations.
• Ability to verify products against engineering or sales specifications.
• Experience using common shop tools and equipment such as sanders, drills and cutting tools.
• Experience with steel and/or aluminum manufacturing.
• Willingness to remain hands-on on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Lead by example on the shop floor.
• Assist with production tasks as needed to complete assignments.
• Train and motivate employees to meet production requirements and schedules.
• Step into different production roles as needed.
• Test products and equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability.
• Communicate process and procedure changes to employees.
• Support production priorities as schedules change.
• Help ensure work is completed accurately and according to specifications.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership experience

Shop floor leadership

Blueprint reading

Tool proficiency

Sanding tools

Drills

Crane operation

Rigging

Tools

Sanders

Drills

Air hand tools

Electric hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Production Supervisor (1st & 2nd Shifts)

STS Technical Services is hiring Production Supervisors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for first- and second-shift manufacturing operations.

This hands-on leadership role is built for experienced manufacturing professionals who can lead teams, support production needs across the shop floor and step into different areas as required. The Production Supervisor will help keep work moving safely, accurately and on schedule while supporting employees throughout the manufacturing process.

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor leads shop floor teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position requires a broad manufacturing background, strong leadership skills and the ability to work directly alongside production employees. The role is fully shop-floor based and is not a desk position.

Shift Availability

• First Shift
• Second Shift

Responsibilities

• Lead teams throughout the manufacturing facility
• Lead by example on the shop floor
• Assist with production tasks as needed to complete assignments
• Train and motivate employees to meet production requirements and schedules
• Step into different production roles as needed
• Test products and equipment for defects or malfunctions
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability
• Communicate process and procedure changes to employees
• Support production priorities as schedules change
• Help ensure work is completed accurately and according to specifications

Qualifications

• At least four years of manufacturing experience working on the shop floor
• At least two years of leadership experience
• Experience leading and motivating shop floor employees
• Broad general manufacturing experience
• Ability to measure, compare and perform shop calculations
• Ability to verify products against engineering or sales specifications
• Experience using common shop tools and equipment
• Experience with sanders
• Experience with drills
• Experience with air and electric hand cutting tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Crane operation experience
• Rigging experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with steel and/or aluminum
• Ability to adapt to changing production schedules
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work throughout the production floor for the entire shift
• Willingness to remain hands-on and support production activities as needed

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.