Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Capital Markets Placement; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Eagle, WI. The role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring safety and efficiency, and developing staff. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree and experience in a supervisory role. Join a company committed to innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience leading teams or organizing tasks.
• Experience as a team lead in an operational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the department to ensure safe and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
• Select, coach, and develop staff while managing performance.

Skills

Relationship Building

Accountability

Conflict Management

Change Management

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Generac is looking for Production Supervisor 2nd Shift in Eagle, WI.
This local job opportunity with ID 3184488728 is live since 2025-05-07 14:22:34.

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Production Supervisor leads the daily operation of a production shift with responsibility for interacting with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality, Facilities and other departments to achieve maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. The scope of ownership includes various manufacturing processes (i.e. vertical integration, multiple product lines, etc.). Success in this role is defined by daily order execution, workforce flexibility, employee onboarding, productivity/efficiency, sequencing, process adherence, and training/development in production. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in driving quality, schedule attainment, Safety, and productivity/efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Assuring all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures. Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly.
• Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

Other Duties as assigned and the following:

• Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory.
• Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining a workforce to meet capacity plans. Work with other departments to manage parts flow.
• Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience as a team lead or leading project teams in an operational environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair.
• Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success. Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated.
• Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop. Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development.
• Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes.
• Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group. Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem.
• Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow.
• Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service. Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas. Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

To officially apply, please visit our Careers Page: https://generac.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Supervisor-Production---2nd-Shift_JR4673

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."