Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Milwaukee-Tool; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee the production of our product through several phases performed internally and externally. You will schedule work orders, manage staff hours, and coordinate with HR, Engineering, and the Production Manager to meet forecasted demand and on-time delivery.

You will drive lean improvements, ensure safety compliance, monitor costs, train leads, and lead problem-solving efforts to optimize flow and quality on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Production experience of 5 years minimum.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing management or equivalent experience.
• Previous supervisory experience and managing teams of employees.
• Experience with production scheduling.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Knowledge of inventory costing concepts.
• Understanding of the Pareto principle and philosophy.
• English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Work Orders needed for daily production requirements for various work cells.
• Maintain production staff hours and schedules including logging attendance notes.
• Coordinate with HR regarding production staff needs including temporary employees.
• Provide performance feedback to Supervisors and Managers on team members.
• Train new Production Team Leads.
• Communicate with Production Manager and Engineering on equipment and process issues.
• Adhere to safety standards including PPE and OSHA guidelines.
• Ensure proper costing of inventory through production processes.
• Oversee training of Leads and staff on proper use of equipment.
• Work with Safety Manager to ensure safety policies are followed.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and lead kaizen events.
• Identify points of failure in production flow and implement countermeasures.
• Oversee improvement of One-Piece Flow in each work cell.
• Help implement KPIs and visual management on the production floor.
• Ensure work cells perform to best practices while maintaining quality.
• Responsible for order management and communicate changes to Team Leads.
• Assist Manager with monthly, quarterly and annual forecast creation.
• Assign daily work and prioritize workload to meet internal and external demand.
• Resolve schedule challenges by coordinating with departments.
• Develop programs to ensure quality standards are met before products leave.
• Maintain Pareto principle practices in production.
• Complete special projects with a positive attitude and deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing management or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Sup 2nd ShiftJob Description:Milwaukee Tool – 2nd Shift SupervisorPurpose of Position:The Production Supervisor will oversee the production of our product through several phases performed internally and externally to meet on time delivery. They'll prioritize and schedule in-house production work orders using our MRP system, assist the Production Manager with monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts as well as ensure capacities are accurate internally and externally to meet forecasted demand.The position reports to the Production Manager at Milwaukee ToolEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Schedule Work Orders needed for daily production requirements for various work cellsMaintaining production staff hours and schedules including logging attendance notes and managing time in softwareCommunicating and working with the HR department regarding production staff needs including temporary employee management, policy violations, conflict and evaluationsProvide performance feedback to Supervisors and Managers on team members as neededTrain new Production Team LeadsCommunicate with Production Manager and Engineering as equipment and process issues exist internally and externally and require prompt resolutionAdheres to IB implemented safety standards including (PPE), work practice controls, and OSHA guidelinesEnsure proper costing of inventory through production processesOversee and communicate training of Leads and production staff on proper use of equipmentWork with the Safety Manger to ensure safety policies are being followedParticipate in continuous improvement efforts in support of lean processes and lead problem solving teams or kaizen eventsAble to recognize and improve points of failure in the flow of production and implement countermeasures, escalate or recommend solutionsOversee improvement of One-Piece Flow process in each work cell.Help to implement KPI's and visual management tools on the production floorOversee the work cells are performing to best practices while keeping quality top priorityResponsible for order management and provides information to appropriate personnel, including the Team Leads, regarding needed changes and adjustmentsAssist Production Manager with creation of monthly, quarterly and annual forecastUnderstand daily work expectations and assist in assigning it to team members in which prioritizes the workload and equipment schedule to meet both internal and external demandEffectively communicate with managers, engineers, technicians and necessary co-workersResolve schedule challenges as they arise by coordinating with necessary departmentsDevelop program to ensure standard of quality is met before all products leave facilityMaintain and apply Pareto principal practices used by Imperial BladesWillingness to complete assigned special projects and other dutiesRequests are completed with a good attitude and by needed deadlinesSkills & Qualifications:Must have excellent oral and written communication skillsPossess ability to resolve problems, recognize normal and unusual situationsAbility to work with manual and/or power equipment and toolsPossess proven mechanical ability or aptitudeDemonstrates strong multitasking skills in a fast-paced environmentAccuracy and attention to detail requiredMaintains a positive attitude and remains flexible to changing work environmentsIs able to think independently, assign work to their team and work without directionEnglish skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc.Microsoft Office proficiency including Outlook, Word and ExcelAbility to use ERP/MRP system (NetSuite a plus)Education and/or Experience:Production experience of 5 years minimumBachelor's degree in manufacturing management or equivalent experiencePrevious supervisory experience and managing teams of employeesExperience with production schedulingKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesExperience with inventory costing conceptsUnderstanding of the Pareto principle and philosophyPhysical Demands & Work Environment:The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusFrequent walking and sittingOccasional bending, crouching, twisting, reachingPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells is requiredMilwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.