Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Nordic Ware; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Weekly Paychecks

Job summary

Nordic Ware in Minnesota seeks a Production Supervisor for the 2nd Shift Metal Fabrication Department to lead a team and ensure safe, on-time production of high-quality kitchenware. You will coach staff, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with maintenance and other shifts to meet quality and productivity goals.

The role emphasizes safety, lean manufacturing practices like 6S and PDCA, and accurate inventory control, with strong communication and bilingual (English/Spanish) skills

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Metal Fabrication, Metal Finishing or a similar manufacturing process.
• Minimum of one year of leadership experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Lean Practitioner Certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hiring and training of employees and contractors; plan, direct, and coach for performance improvement.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity while directing shift activities and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in production methods, equipment performance and waste reduction.
• Conduct audits and maintain quality documentation to meet standards.
• Collaborate across shifts and departments to achieve targets and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Lean Practitioner

Blueprint Reading

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP experience

Job description

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!

The Production Supervisor leads the 2nd Shift Metal Fabrication Department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and on-time production of high-quality products. This role provides hands‑on leadership and direction to production employees, fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, and collaborates closely employee, contractors, department leaders across all shifts to achieve operational, quality, and productivity goals.

What You Will Get To Do:

• Participate in the hiring and training of employees and contractors; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and career development.
• Provide recognition and recommend rewards; ensure good employee relations; address complaints and resolve problems and promote safe working conditions.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to Improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Recommend and implement changes to processes, working conditions, and equipment utilization to increase departmental efficiency, productivity, and safety.
• Maintain a strong emphasis on quality assurance by conducting routine compliance pulls and audits of finished products, accurately documenting audit results, and ensuring adherence to establish quality standards.
• Communicate safety focuses, production targets and unresolved quality or operational issues from prior shift to ensure continuity and accountability across shifts.
• Support inventory management activities by executing inventory movement and maintaining accurate records of all raw materials, finished product, and work in progress (WIP) inventory.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining the 6S and Lean Manufacturing standards, promoting workplace organization, standardization, waste reduction, and continuous improvement throughout the department.
• Help train and mentor Metal Fabrication staff in the use of key Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools such as 6S, Plan, Do Check Act (PDCA), Single‑Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), Root Cause Analysis, and other problem‑solving tools.
• Help train and mentor Metal Fabrication staff in the use of established standard operating procedures (SOP) and processes.
• Assist manager in ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adhering to production schedules while supporting quality, safety and customer requirements.
• Maintain assigned employee's time and attendance records.
• Work with manager to schedule equipment and forklift maintenance for the department.
• Work with Maintenance and Tool Room Departments in resolving complex equipment, tooling and process issues that affect safety, quality, productivity or on‑time delivery.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and work with departmental leadership to implement process, equipment and workflow improvements within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Get To Do:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of experience in Metal Fabrication, Metal Finishing or a similar manufacturing process
• Minimum of one year of leadership experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are highly preferred.
• Must have or be willing to complete Lean Practitioner Certification
• Continuous improvement mindset and strong change management skills
• Must have or be willing to complete Blueprint Reading and Measurement courses
• Ability to self‑direct workload and meet strict deadlines
• Data entry required; must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel. ERP experience preferred.
• Good organizational skills required.
• Willingness to work additional time as needed.

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.

We value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including Bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare), Short and Long‑Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life, Dependent Care FSA, Legal Plan Coverage, Paid Time Off, PTO buy and sell opportunity, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Employee Discount, Performance Based Pay, Weekly Paychecks.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary: $60000 - $75000 per year