Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Forte Opening Solutions; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee plant activities, engage employees, and ensure key performance indicators are met. This role requires a blend of leadership skills, operational knowledge, and the ability to foster a positive work environment, emphasizing communication and team development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Manufacturing Supervision preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant activities and delegate work assignments.
• Provide leadership and ensure metrics are reviewed.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and developing operations staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

HR knowledge

Financial acumen

Education

College Degree in a related field

High School diploma with several years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Marshfield, WI

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Manufacturing

Description

Hours:1st shift M-F; 6:45am - 2:45pm

At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration.

You will oversee plant activities, supervise the overall production, and delegate work assignments to ensure all key performance indicators (KPIs) are identified, structured and addressed. Use production boards to keep employees enlightened and informed of the department performance against standards, working with them to reach their goals.

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive environment of engaged employees
• Provide leadership, ensuring metrics are reviewed; metric misses are addressed with countermeasures, root cause identification, corrective actions, with assigned responsibility and target completion dates and ensure any support required is identified and verified
• Maintain the integrity of Tier Board data and information
• Perform regular lean process audits to verify integrity of lean standards
• Provide training, demonstration and coaching to assigned process/team on lean tools and methodology
• Work with leadership team and employees to assess employee talent and developmental needs
• Provide regular communication, feedback, coaching and ongoing support to employees
• Ensure that an effective communication system is in place through all levels of the process
• Ensure that roles and expectations are clearly communicated throughout the process team.
• Work with team leads to direct production activities in accordance with Production Schedule and established priorities, ensuring maximum utilization of assigned resources, machines, personnel, and materials.
• Evaluate and suggest improvements to functional leadership on production methods to improve productivity and improve scrap.
• Assist employees in the interpretation of procedures, methods, and correct use of production equipment to ensure procedures are followed.
• Understand and support quality policies and implements guidelines to assure adherence to quality documents and standards.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and development of operations staff.
• Responsible for discipline, addressing complaints and resolving issues in accordance with applicable laws and/or company policy.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to lead.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy
• Ability to supervise is essential for the candidate to perform successfully in this position.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with Kronos; Workday; FoxPro considered an asset.
• Works with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Must be familiar with analyzing information.
• Good understanding of HR and Financial acumen is highly desired.

Qualifications

• College Degree in a related field is preferred or the combination of High School diploma with several years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of related experience in Manufacturing Supervision preferred.

Our Values:
Customer Delight
Expertise
Easy to do Business With
Trustworthiness
Own Our Actions
Executional Excellence
Relentlessly Curious