Production Supervisor - (Fabrication 1st Shift)

Spacesaver Corporation; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spacesaver Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead operations on the 1st shift at our Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin facility. This salaried, exempt role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, guiding daily activities and continuous improvement.

You will manage staffing, training, and coaching, run daily huddles, coordinate production schedules, and monitor labor and material variances while supporting budgeting and capital plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role and 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Associate Degree in Production Management or related field.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015 and ISO 14001-2015 standards.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Promote and enforce all safety policies and practices.
• Staffing & Capacity Management: Maintain a flexible, cross-trained workforce to meet production demands.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead lean initiatives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Team Development & Coaching: Ensure essential skills and provide coaching for growth.
• Financial Management: Monitor labor, material variances, and budgeting support.
• Supervisor Standard Work: Conduct daily huddles, coordinate schedules, and audit labor reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Production Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and oversee operations on 1st Shift at our Fort Atkinson production facility. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. The Production Supervisor will manage day-to-day activities, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support team development while meeting financial and performance goals.

Shift Hours are typically Monday - Thursday 3:30am - 2pm, and frequent overtime on Fridays and some Saturdays (50+ hours a week)- Will need to be flexible for business needs

Salaried exempt position.

Does the following describe you as leader?

• Social, engaging, and able to motivate others
• Accountable and consistently drives results
• Ensures concerns are heard and addressed
• Follows through on commitments
• Visible and supportive on the floor
• Comfortable challenging the status quo
• Listens actively and communicates well

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Promote and enforce all safety policies and practices. Drive participation in safety programs, observations, and reporting.
• Staffing & Capacity Management: Maintain a flexible, cross-trained workforce to meet production demands. Oversee training plans and progress.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives using lean tools such as 5S, standard work, mistake-proofing, and kaizen to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Team Development & Coaching: Ensure team members have essential skills and provide coaching to foster growth and engagement.
• Financial Management: Monitor labor, material variances, factory burden, and overtime. Support budgeting and capital expenditure planning.
• Supervisor Standard Work: Conduct daily huddles, coordinate production schedules, audit labor reporting, approve payroll, and maintain performance boards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role and 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Associate Degree in Production Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015 and ISO 14001-2015 standards.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a skilled team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Be part of a culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Are our values a match?

• No one succeeds alone.
• Be productive with purpose.
• Innovate-Wild ideas are highly encouraged.
• Understand the world through your customer’s eyes
• Run it like you own it-because you do!

Spacesaver is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.