Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc.; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, ensure safety and quality, and meet productivity targets in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves supervising production teams, coordinating daily operations, solving manufacturing challenges, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Leadership and Lean manufacturing experience are valued for delivering operational excellence and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees and team leaders.
• Manage daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, attendance, overtime, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot production, quality, and equipment issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support materials planning, inventory flow, and on-time delivery of products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, cost savings, and employee engagement.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support employee development.
• Maintain production records, KPI tracking, training documentation, and workforce data.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Operations teams to achieve business objectives.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead People. Drive Results. Make an Impact.

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement goals are achieved. In this role, you will supervise production teams, coordinate daily operations, solve manufacturing challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees and team leaders.
• Manage daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, attendance, overtime, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot production, quality, and equipment issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support materials planning, inventory flow, and on-time delivery of products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, cost savings, and employee engagement.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support employee development.
• Maintain production records, KPI tracking, training documentation, and workforce data.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Operations teams to achieve business objectives.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems preferred.

What Success Looks Like

You are a hands-on leader who can motivate a team, improve processes, maintain high safety and quality standards, and consistently deliver operational results in a manufacturing environment.

Join our team and help drive operational excellence while developing and empowering employees to succeed.