Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

ESPP program

Disability and life insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex in Owatonna, Minnesota is seeking a Production Supervisor on 1st Shift to lead a manufacturing team on a Monday–Thursday 5:00 am–3:30 pm schedule, with overtime as needed. You will mentor direct reports, drive Lean, 5S, and safety initiatives to improve efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in manufacturing and at least 3 years of supervision, strong communication, and comfort with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of manufacturing experience and at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient 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 safety objectives.
• Understand labor efficiency and assist in reaching goals with sound business decisions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

ERP proficiency

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Quanexis looking for a Production Supervisor - 1st Shift to join our team located inOwatonna, 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!

• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 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:

• 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 areA Part of Something Biggerby 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 atQuanex.com .

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