Production Supervisor, Components Division - 2nd Shift

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor for their Components Division. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team, ensuring operational excellence while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Your leadership will empower team members to take ownership of their work, driving quality and efficiency in production processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. Join us to help shape the future of production management!

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team or project within operations function.
• Strong computer, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and monitor team performance.
• Encourage a safety-first mindset and ensure proper training.
• Collaborate with various departments to optimize production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety Management

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Production Supervisor, Components Division - 2nd Shift

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Job Description

Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking to add a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to our Components Division.

As a Production Supervisor in our PCBA Center of Excellence, you will play a key role in guiding and supporting our team to meet production goals and maintain high operational standards. You’ll oversee daily operations, monitor performance, and ensure that processes run efficiently while fostering a safe, positive, and engaged work environment. As a leader, you will focus on developing your teams, recognizing individual performance, all while upholding our Cultural Standards.

How You Will Make an Impact

Leadership

• Lead by example in professionalism, communication, and problem-solving.
• Support Line Leaders with mentorship, feedback, and growth opportunities.
• Coach teams to be proactive, accountable, and quality-driven, while promoting ownership of operations and processes.
• Champion continuous improvement, involving team members in identifying and implementing process enhancements.
• Maintain visibility on the floor, providing real-time support, coaching, and engagement.
• Adapt leadership style based on team needs, individual personalities, and production demands.

Safety

• Encourage open discussion about safety concerns and empower team members to speak up without fear of blame.
• Promote an engaged and safe workplace environment and foster a safety-first mindset where employees have accountability for self and others.
• Assist/support teams in the utilization of all available resources.
• Ensure all employees are properly trained in hazard communication, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ensure quick follow-up on reported concerns, showing that employee input drives real action.

Operations Management

• In addition to Engineering, you will work closely with support staff, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Sales.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize the manufacturing environment, adapting to customer needs through layout improvements, process planning, and equipment selection.
• Support production systems to drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality delivery.
• Maintain strong internal business relationships to align operations with customer and division goals.
• Provide key performance indicators and actively contribute to cross-functional teams and improvement initiatives.

Technical Expertise

• Able to troubleshoot production machines.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime.
• Knowledge of IPC standards.
• Ensure quality checks are followed through inspections and testing.
• Monitor and improve key metrics: delivery, efficiency, quality, and rework times.
• Use basic problem-solving tools to address recurring issues.

What you need to do to be successful in this role

• Foster a strong organizational culture while leading by example, building credibility, and inspiring followership.
• Coach and develop team members, promote diverse ideas, and facilitate communication to ensure accountability and conflict resolution.
• Drive creativity, involvement, and engagement across shifts, encouraging a motivated and collaborative environment.
• Provide continuous feedback, both formal and informal, to ensure personal and team growth.
• Build strong relationships with management, customers, and suppliers while understanding business functions and financials to serve customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience in leading a team or project within operations function.
• Strong computer, oral, and written communication skills.