Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Roastar; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roastar is seeking a full-time Production Supervisor for the second shift in the Town of Wausau, Wisconsin. In this role, you will be responsible for leading production staff and ensuring safety, quality, and performance goals are met. You will collaborate with teams to improve processes and maintain effective communication.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing setting, strong problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude. This is an opportunity to foster a productive work environment while achieving the company's objectives.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a leadership role with direct reports.
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven leadership skills and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct staff to ensure safety, quality, performance, and delivery requirements are met.
• Evaluate the performance of employees and conduct employee evaluations.
• Communicate goals, policies, and procedures to all employees.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Supervision or Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Job description

We’re looking for a full-time Production Supervisor for our second shift.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Production Supervisor, you will be part of holding production staff accountable to Roastar’s safety, quality, and performance goals. You will demonstrate leadership qualities that promote a safe work environment, open & honest communication, and effective continuous improvement practices. You will collaborate with teams to problem solve and communicate best practices, policies & procedures with staff.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all Company safety policies and safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow all Company policies, rules, and regulations.
• Act as a professional representative of Roastar, Inc. at all times.
• Model Roastar’s core values: Be a dreamer. Be pioneering. Be a typical Midwesterner.
• Supervise direct staff to ensure safety, quality, performance, and delivery requirements are met.
• Set expectations for performance and conduct by communicating goals, policies, and procedures to all employees. Motivate employees to do their best work.
• Evaluating team morale through open communication and check-ins with staff.
• Evaluate the performance of employees and deliver employee evaluations.
• Recommend salary adjustments, promotions, transfers & hold employees accountable using guidelines set by the employee handbook.
• Verify employee timecards, schedule overtime as needed, & schedule vacations.
• Monitor absenteeism and tardiness, and approve requests for time off.
• Recommend staff adjustments as needed.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws.
• Implement suggestion, disciplinary and problem review procedures.
• Troubleshoot and guide employees on mechanical, material and technical issues.
• Understand, support, and enforce Company safety policies & procedures.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, ongoing improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality.
• Give recognition for good performance and provide guidance when improvement is needed.
• Assist in the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the Company’s standards for safety, quality, equipment, and products.
• Keep management informed on general conditions and matters of importance which could impact safety, culture/morale, quality and/or cost.
• Communicate supervisory goals and management policies to respective employees.
• Handle informal grievances and assist in the settlement of formal grievances.
• Develop and maintain positive employee relations and ensure open lines of communication with employees.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Ensure the completion of all required records, paperwork, documents, etc.
• Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain production schedules and collaborate with the team when overtime is required.
• Inspect products and processes, ensuring quality standards are met in accordance with customer and Company specifications.
• In collaboration with the Engineering and Process Improvement teams, create and maintain manufacturing specifications for products and equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to control labor, material, and supply expenses within budgetary constraints.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a leadership role with direct reports.
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Associate degree in Supervision or Management is preferred.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Proven leadership skills and capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail, active listening, and communication skills – including written & interpersonal.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and solution‑focused mindset.
• Positive attitude and desire to build a productive work environment for staff.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) and able to learn Company specific systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees/teams of the organization.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; walk or stand; move from place to place; use hands to finger, handle, or touch; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach above shoulders; lift and carry; and push and pull. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee may occasionally perform work‑related travel. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud; wearing of PPE is mandatory.

General

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and requirements are subject to change at the discretion of management. The employee is expected to adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.