Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Quanex; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 5% company match, yours to

15% immediate return if you partake in

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Employer paid disability plans and lif

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Various Work Schedules

Tuition support for degree and ongoing

Employee Resource Groups focused onEmp

Job summary

Quanex in Owatonna, MN is seeking a Production Supervisor - 1st Shift to lead a manufacturing team Monday through Thursday, 5am to 3:30pm with overtime as needed. You will direct and mentor direct reports, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, and safety initiatives.

You will coordinate training, develop JHAs, ensure quality products reach customers, participate in safety activities, and support other shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of manufacturing experience and at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and ERP Systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new hire training and cross-training with direct reports.
• Develop and train employees on Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
• Ensure quality products are delivered to customers and processes are followed.
• Be a team player and support Production Supervisors across all shifts.
• Participate in safety committees, audits, and company safety objectives.
• Understand labor efficiency and assist in achieving goals while making sound business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Production Supervisor - 1st Shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota. The standard schedule is Monday – Thursday, 5am - 3:30pm with overtime as needed. In this role you are responsible for managing direct reports, mentoring, discipline, performance monitoring/appraisals, embrace and influence your team around continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Safety.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about this position?

• Growth Potential
• Team-Oriented Environment
• Ability to Make an Impact

What Success Looks Like

• Coordinate new hire training, cross training with your direct reports
• Develop and train employees on Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
• Ensure quality products are delivered to customers and processes are followed.
• Is a team player and supports Production Supervisors across all shifts.
• Participate in safety committee, audits, and all company objectives related to safety.
• Understands labor efficiency and assists in reach goals while making good business decisions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• 5 -7 years of manufacturing experience and at least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and ERP Systems.

The annual base salary range for this position is $66K to $80K with bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.