Production Supervisor- Weekend

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc; Town of Winneconne (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee weekend production, manage inventory, and drive safe, efficient manufacturing. You will supervise and develop front-line staff, schedule workflows, and collaborate with Sales to resolve quality or delivery issues.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, continuous improvement, and strong communication to maintain high standards of quality and safety across production lines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership with safe working environment.
• Knowledge of Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, waste reduction).
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret production prints/drawings.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekend production schedules and inventory management.
• Lead front-line staff; hire, train, coach, and evaluate performance.
• Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products and optimize workflow.
• Monitor safety; enforce 5S and safety procedures across shifts.
• Collaborate with Sales to resolve quality or delivery concerns.
• Analyze production data to identify efficiency and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

5S Kaizen

Communication skills

Read production prints

Multitasking & deadlines

Education

High school/GED

Associate/Bachelor in business or supply chain

Job description

202 W Enterprise Road, Winneconne, WI 54986

Position Description

TheProduction Supervisorwill be responsible for overseeing the weekend production schedules, ensuring that inventory levels are managed properly, ensuring the efficiency and quality of production operations, and the management and training of plant floor employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

People Leadership & Performance Management

• Manages all department employees and is accountable for employee performance
• Manages and develops supervisory production staff
• Hires, trains, coaches, and develops front-line employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Administers discipline and employee terminations in accordance with company policies

Production Operations & Scheduling

• Manages the production schedule and manufacturing processes to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products
• Oversees the day-to-day workflow of production and assembly staff
• Organizes, directs, and oversees front-line employee schedules and work assignments
• Addresses material shortages and operational constraints impacting production flow
• Collects, evaluates, and analyzes production data to identify efficiency, quality, and process improvement opportunities
• Supports the development and execution of corrective actions within production and assembly
• Collaborates with other department, including Sales, to identify, investigate, and resolve quality or delivery concerns

Safety, Compliance & Workplace Standards

• Deploys and maintains the company safety plan, including ongoing safety improvements
• Leads 5S initiatives and assists Safety team in safety risk reduction projects and employee safety training
• Ensures production equipment and processes comply with safety and regulatory standards
• Assists the Plant Manager and Safety team in developing, implementing, and enforcing safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• Strong leadership abilities with a demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and driving employee engagement
• Knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools (I.e. 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction)
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong ability to use power and hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret production prints and drawings
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail

Preferred

Ability to analyze basic production metrics to support data-driven decision making

• Strong focus on risk reduction, continuous improvement, and workplace safety

Ability to train, coach, and mentor employees to improve performance and engagement

Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic production or equipment issues

Working knowledge of quality systems and corrective action processes

Qualifications & Experience

High school graduate or GED and at least 1-2 years of assembly work experience in production/manufacturing environment or relevant equivalent work experience. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field is preferred.

Travel

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to walk and reach with hands. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee regularly uses computer keyboards. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee views computer monitor often.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is rarely exposed to airborne particles or chemical agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Switchgear Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.