Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Carlisle Construction Materials; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage manufacturing processes at the assigned Wisconsin facility. You will provide leadership to teams, ensure safety, meet production schedules, and drive continuous improvement using COS tools.

You will promote teamwork across shifts and departments, maintain records per company policy, and support problem-solving efforts to reduce defects and waste. Strong leadership and Lean skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred.
• Metal fabrication environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct manufacturing processes to meet production schedules.
• Promote safety culture and lead problem-solving activities.
• Maintain records to comply with company procedures and SOPs.
• Coach and develop production personnel for performance and growth.
• Identify opportunities for COS deployment and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

SAP preferred

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the management of manufacturing processes at the assigned facility. Provides leadership and direction for team members to accomplish training objectives, meet production schedules in a high quality, safe manner, facilitates problem solving and decision making. Promotes a high level of teamwork both on and between shifts as well as between departments. Responsible for maintaining records to comply with company procedures and apply policies and rules in a fair manner while fostering a participative, yet structured environment.

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the management of manufacturing processes at the assigned facility. Provides leadership and direction for team members to accomplish training objectives, meet production schedules in a high quality, safe manner, facilitates problem solving and decision making. Promotes a high level of teamwork both on and between shifts as well as between departments. Responsible for maintaining records to comply with company procedures and apply policies and rules in a fair manner while fostering a participative, yet structured environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively supports and participates in employee teams and problem-solving groups; serves as a facilitator, when needed, to maintain the group’s focus and provide the necessary resources


• Set expectations to provide clear, consistent direction related to safety requirements from CCM leadership


• Participates in safety meetings. Partners with EHS Teams to implement required safety initiatives and training. Conducts accident and near miss investigations, confirm incident reports are completed, accurate, and timely


• Supports the operations manager with contributions towards the plant’s cost reduction goals through awareness, spend control, and idea generation


• Facilitate decision making and problem-solving processes to foster a more participative and committed approach to the operations, addressing quality concerns/customer complaints


• Works to identify where Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) need to be developed. Ensuring that SOPs are followed and recommended for improvement are vetted and implemented when appropriate


• Possesses working knowledge of the manufacturing process


• Provides leadership and direction to production personnel to meet the desired output


• Acts as backup for operations manager when required, due to vacation, offsite meetings, and absenteeism


• Uniformly enforces and applies company policies and procedures to maintain fair and consistent work practices


• Provides input and seeks clarification where necessary to ensure that adequate communication and understanding is occurring


• Provides honest, objective feedback to team members so they clearly understand company expectations and potential development opportunities


• Maintains shift personnel records as required


• Initiate work assignments to address training needs required to ensure production goals can be met with qualified personnel


• Manages team to minimize defects and rework


• Plays a central leadership role in the deployment, sustainment, and training of the Carlisle Operating System (COS) across the site. This includes leveraging Continuous Improvement Leadership behaviors and processes (ex. MDI), COS tools (ex. SQDC Boardwalks, Kaizen), and daily coaching with the production team


• Coaches and encourages crews to identify and implement such opportunities


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiar with day-to-day manufacturing activities and positions on the production floor


• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving tools


• Ability to quickly identify safety concerns and address with necessary team members


• Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and direct reports


• Strong MS Office and ERP skills, SAP preferred

Education And Experience

• Required:




• Education: HS Diploma or GED Equivalent


• Experience: 5 years in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership abilities




• Preferred:




• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required


• Experience: Metal fabrication environment preferred

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing facility with exposure to varying temperatures and dust.


• Hours Worked: Sunday – Thursday, 10PM – 6AM. Shift: 3RD


• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY


• FREQUENTLY


• CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%) (31-60%) (61-100%)

• 1-10 LBS

X

• 11-20 LBS

X

• 21-40 LBS

X

• 41-50 LBS

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS

X

Pushing Or Pulling

• 1-40 LBS

X

• 41-50 LBS


• 51 OR MORE LBS

BENDING OR STOOPING

• REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

X

• WALKING

X

• STANDING

X

• SITTING

X

• WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES

X

• REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)

VISION

• X

HEARING

• X

DEXTERITY

• X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

• X

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.


• Safety toe shoes (steel/composite)


• Hi-Vis Vests


• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.