Safety-Driven Production Supervisor

Western Container Corporation of Beloit, WI; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Container Corporation in Beloit, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, ensure safety, equipment reliability, and efficient workflows on the shop floor.

You will supervise machine operators, coordinate daily production plans, monitor quality, prepare reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced facility.

A valid driver’s license and high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Three years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
• Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
• Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
• Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
• Responsible for supervising shift operations including equipment assembly and the oversight of safety in all areas of the shop floor
• Define training requirements and progression based on employee evaluations
• Manage employees in accordance with company rules and regulations
• Provide leadership and direction to production employees by actively working with and effectively communicating to ensure quality product.
• Maintain production requirements while minimizing scrap levels.
• Develop process improvements through employee involvement and support all plant continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
• Ensure that all products are manufactured in accordance to customer specifications and approved processes.
• Accurate and timely completion of all shift paperwork and reports
• Issue process improvements and cost reductions as required
• Support root cause analysis and proper resolution to conflict.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance

Three years of related experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Western Container Corporation in Beloit, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, ensure safety, equipment reliability, and efficient workflows on the shop floor.

You will supervise machine operators, coordinate daily production plans, monitor quality, prepare reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced facility.

A valid driver’s license and high school diploma are required.