Production Team Lead-1st Shift Supervisor

Designeers Midwest; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Designeers Midwest is seeking a 1st Shift Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team in Milwaukee. The supervisor will oversee daily operations, manage team performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration.
• Ability to track and report performance metrics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise approximately 22 Production Associates and 5 Maintenance personnel.
• Monitor and improve productivity to meet customer commitments.
• Lead safety efforts and establish quality standards for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Production Team Lead--1st Shift Supervisor

Contract

In 1966, Designeers Midwest began providing technical contract employee support to the electronics and manufacturing industries in the Greater Cincinnati area. We represented job opportunities and recruited for permanent and long-term temporary employees, known as “contract employees”. Over the decades, we have expanded our employment services and territory but our goal has remained the same: to build a strong record of excellent service by partnering with our clients and understanding their needs. Our knowledge of technical engineering and design sets us apart from other recruiting and staffing agencies and now Designeers Midwest serves clients large and small from coast to coast.

Our contract personnel include Engineers and Designers skilled in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronic, Chemical, Process, and Structural / Architectural disciplines. Our Scientific Professionals serve the Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Environmental and Medical fields. In addition, we also provide administrative personnel with experience in technical engineering and scientific environments.

Job Title: 1st Shift Supervisor

Note: Local Candidates Only

Position Overview: The 1st Shift Supervisor leads a manufacturing functional team that fully utilizes resources to meet the scheduled activities of the Manufacturing Group. Supervises the daily shift activities in their assigned functional areas and works with team members to cultivate a winning manufacturing attitude and creative work environment. Manages the training, development, and performance of their team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise approximately 22 Production Associates, 3 Maintenance Repair personnel, and 2 Electricians.
• Monitor and improve productivity, ensuring all customer commitments are met in a timely, quality, and cost-conscious manner.
• Track and report metrics such as labor hour consumption, work order completion, inventory accuracy, throughput, capacity, and customer complaints.
• Lead Compliance, Environmental, Health & Safety efforts in support of plant goals.
• Establish team goals that meet or exceed established quality standards.
• Develop and implement training plans to maximize workforce capability.
• Collaborate with other managers to generate and implement continuous improvement ideas that lead to bottom-line results.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.