Production Supervisor - 1st. Shift

Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus opportunity

12 company-paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term and long-term"

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth and career development

Job summary

Piper Products in Wausau, WI, seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team and promote safety, quality, and operational excellence. The role drives daily production goals, planning, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coaching, scheduling, monitoring processes, and ensuring GMP compliance while maintaining a collaborative, data-driven culture that supports business objectives and reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, motivate, develop, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong business acumen with sound judgment, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement abilities.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively delegate tasks.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement, or similar operational excellence programs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production employees to safely achieve daily production, quality, and performance goals.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work to ensure production targets and customer requirements are met.
• Monitor production processes, equipment, staffing, and workflow to maximize efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, solving problems, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, GMP, and company policies while promoting a clean, organized workplace using 5S principles.
• Respond to production, equipment, and process issues by coordinating technical or mechanical solutions to minimize downtime.
• Oversee maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance, to support reliable operations.
• Maintain positive employee relations through effective communication, coaching, accountability, and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operations, resolve issues, and support business objectives.
• Track production performance, adjust priorities as needed, and communicate results to leadership.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance while supporting production needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

5+ years manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience in manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Piper Products, a proud member of CFS Brands, a global leader in foodservice, healthcare, and commercial cleaning solutions. For more than 50 years, Piper Products has designed and manufactured innovative commercial foodservice equipment, including food warming, serving, and meal delivery systems trusted by restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions across North America. We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team, promote a culture of safety and quality, and help drive operational excellence in our Wausau facility.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production employees to safely achieve daily production, quality, and performance goals.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work to ensure production targets and customer requirements are met.
• Monitor production processes, equipment, staffing, and workflow to maximize efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, solving problems, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, GMP, and company policies while promoting a clean, organized workplace using 5S principles.
• Respond to production, equipment, and process issues by coordinating technical or mechanical solutions to minimize downtime.
• Oversee maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance, to support reliable operations.
• Maintain positive employee relations through effective communication, coaching, accountability, and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operations, resolve issues, and support business objectives.
• Track production performance, adjust priorities as needed, and communicate results to leadership.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance while supporting production needs.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, motivate, develop, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong business acumen with sound judgment, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement abilities.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively delegate tasks.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement, or similar operational excellence programs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Travel Required: Up to 5% travel. In support of corporate initiatives.

Work Environment: Manufacturing

Physical Demands:

• Wear safety attire and protective gear daily.
• Usually work indoors. This site may not be temperature controlled.
• Often exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Are exposed to hazardous equipment on a weekly basis.
• May be exposed to contaminant.
• May share workspace with others.

The physical and work environment demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 12 company-paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development