Production Supervisor (Tues-Fri)

generac; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Employee events

Jeans Day

Product loan/discounts

Job summary

Generac is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead a daily manufacturing shift, coordinating with planning, materials, and quality teams. You’ll drive safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting production schedules and managing a skilled workforce.

The role emphasizes lean practices, coaching staff, and ensuring policy compliance in a fast-paced plant environment in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience leading teams or managing tasks.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems and MS Office.
• Experience leading projects in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
• Compile and analyze production data and respond to requests.
• Maintain safety, productivity, and policy reporting.
• Develop and coach staff; manage performance and feedback.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Interview, select, and onboard new employees.
• Ensure clean, compliant work environment and flow of parts.
• Communicate across departments to resolve shop-floor issues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The ProductionSupervisorleads thedaily operation ofa production shiftwith responsibility for interacting with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality,Facilitiesand other departments to achieve maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner.The scope of ownership includes various manufacturing processes (ie.verticalintegration, multiple product lines,etc).Success in this role is defined by daily order execution, workforce flexibility, employee onboarding, productivity/efficiency, sequencing, process adherence, and training/development in production. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in driving quality, schedule attainment, Safety, and productivity/efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the department to ensure safe,timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating,sortingand analyzing production, performancerecordsand data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Assuring all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures.Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly.
• Selects,coachesand develops staff.Setsclear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providingfeedbackand administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory.
• Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Developingandmaintaininga workforce to meet capacity plans.Work with other departments to manage parts flow.
• Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience leading teams, developingpeopleor organizing tasks.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previousexperience using SAP or equivalent ERPsystem(Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
• Experienceas a teamleador leading project teamsin an operational environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Relationship Building and Earning Trust –Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, anddemonstratesaccountability.Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair.
• Accountability –Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success.Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated.
• Ask, Listen, and Follow Up –Activelylistens, questions to help others understand,showscare/concern,andclosesloop.Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforcesteam'sprogress/development.
• Inspire, Motivate and Recognize –Teaches others new tasks and is self-aware of strengths/developmental opportunities.Celebratesindividual successes.
• Conflict Management and Resolution –Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group. Asks questions,remainsunbiasedand encourages unconventional suggestions.Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem.
• Identify, Engage and Retain –Creates an open and honest work environment,providingothers an opportunity to develop and grow.
• Change Agent –Consistently optimistic about the ability to changein order to improve a product/service.Usesthe voice ofcustomer(VOC) tovalidateideas.Works well autonomously and in a team, leadschangeby promoting the value of transformation.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk; stoop; crouch; bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing and shields for required tasks and closed toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.