Production Supervisor-Custom Fabrication

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc.; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Custom Fabrication Department, overseeing welders, metal assemblers, and wood product assemblers.

This hands-on leadership role manages production scheduling, capacity planning, and workforce management to meet on-time delivery and quality goals. You will coordinate across welding, fabrication, assembly, and woodworking operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and ISO compliance while

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and labor allocation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience (NetSuite preferred).
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules
• Coordinate labor and capacity across welding, assembly, and wood product departments
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees
• Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ISO standards
• Track key metrics including productivity, rework, scrap, and training
• Maintain inventory accuracy and reduce material waste
• Partner with Engineering, Planning, and Quality teams to meet customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve workflow and productivity
• Support equipment maintenance and safe operation of production machinery

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Labor allocation

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Welding/Fabrication

Woodworking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About Lakeside Manufacturing

Lakeside Manufacturing is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel equipment used in healthcare, foodservice, and industrial environments. We are committed to craftsmanship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our Custom Fabrication Department, overseeing welders, metal assemblers, and wood product assemblers. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for production scheduling, capacity planning, workforce management, quality, safety, and on-time delivery of custom-built products.

Key Focus of the Role

The primary responsibility of this position is to effectively schedule labor and production activities across welding, metal assembly, and wood assembly operations to ensure customer orders ship on time while maximizing efficiency and resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules
• Coordinate labor and capacity across welding, assembly, and wood product departments
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees
• Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ISO standards
• Track key metrics including productivity, rework, scrap, and training
• Maintain inventory accuracy and reduce material waste
• Partner with Engineering, Planning, and Quality teams to meet customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve workflow and productivity
• Support equipment maintenance and safe operation of production machinery

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment required
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience required
• Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and labor allocation required
• Experience in welding, fabrication, assembly, or woodworking environments preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Must wear required PPE, including safety shoes and safety glasses
• Manufacturing facility environment
• Exposure to machinery, welding operations, airborne particles, and noise

Why Join Lakeside Manufacturing?

• Stable and growing manufacturing company