Production Supervisor - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Adecco Portugal; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team, ensure safe, efficient, quality production, and drive continuous improvement. You will develop employees, manage daily activities, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet schedules and standards.

The role emphasizes safety, accountability, and a culture of teamwork. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to optimize performance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop production employees.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, peers, management, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote safety and accountability.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet goals, quality and delivery.
• Manage staffing, production workflow, employee assignments, and daily reporting.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Coach, train, mentor, and develop team members to strengthen performance.
• Provide direction, establish expectations, and address performance issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, materials, HR and other departments to resolve issues and maintain production flow.
• Analyze production data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process improvements.
• Maintain records, documentation, and reports related to production activities and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Google Workspace

Job description

Production Supervisor

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on, people-focused Production Supervisor to provide leadership and direction to a manufacturing team while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This position plays a key role in achieving operational goals, meeting customer expectations, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Production Supervisor will lead and develop employees, manage daily production activities, monitor performance, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure production schedules and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote a strong culture of workplace safety and employee accountability.

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, and delivery requirements are met.

• Manage staffing, production workflow, employee assignments, and daily production reporting.

• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.

• Coach, train, mentor, and develop team members to strengthen individual and team performance.

• Provide clear direction, establish expectations, and address performance issues in a timely and professional manner.

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, materials, human resources, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain production flow.

• Analyze production data and utilize problem‑solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with the implementation of process improvements.

• Maintain appropriate records, documentation, and reports related to production activities and employee performance.

• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive business and employee information.

• Provide hands‑on operational support as needed to ensure production activities remain on schedule.

• Promote teamwork, communication, accountability, and a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate’s degree in supervision, operations management, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.

• 2–4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop production employees.

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively coordinate and prioritize multiple projects, responsibilities, and competing priorities.

• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

• Demonstrated project management capabilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace and other commonly used business productivity tools.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, peers, management, and cross‑functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Workplace Culture

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can perform at their best, develop professionally, and contribute to a successful operation.

• Safety First: Employee safety is our highest priority, with an expectation that everyone returns home in the same condition in which they arrived.

• Collaboration: We encourage strong working relationships, teamwork, and open communication across the organization.

• Career Development: Employees have opportunities to grow, develop new skills, and pursue advancement within their department or across the organization.

• Dynamic Environment: Our manufacturing operations are fast‑paced and continually evolving, providing a challenging and engaging work environment.

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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