Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Veolia | Water Tech; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Water Technology is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations on a staffed shift, driving safety, quality and on‑time delivery. You will manage frontline employees and ensure reliable, efficient production across the line.

The ideal candidate has solid manufacturing experience, leadership ability and strong problem‑solving skills, with familiarity with LEAN/Six Sigma. Compensation ranges from $84,000 to $92,000 per year, reflecting market conditions and internal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, with ≥2 years in a supervisor/leadership role.
• BS in Engineering is preferred; strong communication and leadership skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of production for the assigned shift.
• Manage frontline manufacturing employees and overall workforce planning.
• Ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery goals are met.

Skills

Manufacturing

Supervision

LEAN six sigma

Quality control

Safety leadership

Education

High School Diploma / GED

BS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Role Summary

Production Supervisor:

to support completion of manufacturing operations on critically staffed areas. Supervisor will be responsible for leading all aspects of managing the production for the facility during assigned shift. The role is a key driver for Safety, Quality and On Time Delivery. Perform the daily operations of plant to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Requires mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge.

Essential Responsibilities

• Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant technologies
• Oversight and management of front‑line manufacturing employees
• Manages hourly population of employees
• Responsible for leading and managing the activities within the manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, production and cost goals
• Responsible for the planning, coordination and direction of production operations to ensure maximum output and quality
• May be responsible for multiple product lines
• Contributes to select, hire and train personnel where applicable
• Ensures that regulatory quality system requirements are met in the area.
• Drives compliance to area standards including policies and procedures
• Analyzes and diagnoses machine and tooling problems and takes corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of schedules
• Handles special projects, as assigned and guided
• Develop new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organization
• Deliver products as part of a team
• Work on cross functional teams

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing including minimum 2 years of experience in a Supervisor role, Leadership role, Facilitator, Quality Facilitator etc
• Minimum 1-year experience in manufacturing

Desired Characteristics

• BS degree in engineering from accredited college or university
• Strong oral and written communication skill
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of LEAN six sigma

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:

Compensation

• The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench‑marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $84,000 - $92,000

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

• We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Ready to transition your technical expertise into a rewarding customer-facing career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability?