Shift Lead - Molding

American Excelsior Company; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Full Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Vacation

Job summary

American Excelsior Company in Sheboygan, WI, is seeking a 2nd shift Production Supervisor to oversee the molding department and ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will schedule, direct, and coordinate activities of production workers to meet customer orders and optimize throughput and quality. Strong leadership, English fluency, and the ability to work 3pm-1am Monday-Thursday are required.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, production schedules, and safety documentation.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral, is required.
• Must wear PPE and adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support molding department employees to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Monitor daily production schedules and adjust labor or equipment assignments as needed.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and downtime tracking.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback to employees and support performance improvement efforts.
• Develop production and shipping schedules and analyzes throughput to plan.
• Coordinate activities with shift supervisors and leads.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality.
• Report shift performance and output daily with root causes of shortcomings.
• Advise Material Manager on safety stock levels and reorder points.
• Manage employees in designated work centers / production areas.
• Supervise direct labor employees.
• Lead by example in line with company policies and laws.
• Train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; address issues.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Application Deadline

25 August 2026

Department

Production

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Sheboygan, WI

Reporting To

Katlin Leavens

Compensation

$25.00 - $29.00 / hour

Description

Overseas and directs the safe and effective operation of the molding department. Works on the line if/as needed. Schedules, directs and coordinates activities of production workers. Develops and executes production build and ship schedule based on customer orders.

This is a 2nd shift position, working 3pm to 1am, Monday thru Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support molding department employees to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Monitor daily production schedules and adjust labor or equipment assignments as needed.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and downtime tracking.
• Ensure adherence to company police and procedures.
• Provide feedback to employees and support performance improvement efforts.
• Develop production and shipping schedules and analyzes throughput to plan. Adjust schedules as necessary to meet customer demand.
• Confers with shift supervisors and/or leads to coordinating activities.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Reports shift performance and output daily, with root causes of any shortcomings identified
• Reviews and advise Material Manager of safety stock levels and reorder points.
• Manage employees in designated work centers / production areas.
• Supervises direct labor employees.
• Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in foam.
• Previous leadership or lead operator experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, production schedules, and safety documentation.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and associates.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral, is required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift, for extended period (10-hour shifts)
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat and moving equipment.
• Must wear the required PPE and adhere to all safety protocols.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting wage is $25.00/hour plus shift premium
• Overtime opportunities available
• No mandated weekends
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Full Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and more