Supervisor III

Three Point Solutions; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Point Solutions in Dubuque, IA 52001 is seeking a Supervisor III for the 2nd shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM). This 24‑month role may extend or convert. The supervisor leads a production/maintenance team, driving safety, quality and delivery standards on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily production plans with management, developing staff, delivering feedback, and advancing continuous improvement while ensuring policies and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of production employees on a 2nd shift to meet safety, quality and delivery targets.
• Execute production schedules with management to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery.
• Identify skill gaps and support training, onboarding and development of team members.
• Provide timely performance feedback and hold team members accountable for results.
• Promote continuous improvement through staff engagement and idea sharing.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and company policies.
• Support daily operations, including overtime as required by production needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job title : Supervisor III

Client : Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company

Duration : 24 Months (Possibility of extension and conversion)

Location : Dubuque IA 52001

Shift : 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM)

Description:

• Is responsible for achieving departmental/area goals and objectives.
• Supervises semi to highly skilled production and/or maintenance employees on an assigned shift to ensure the manufacture of products within established delivery, quality, safety and cost standards.
• The supervisor is the first-line liaison between the production employees and the management staff and thus also serves the function of representing the company's interests with the shop floor staff.

Key Resposibilities:

• Establishes employee environment regarding communications, feedback and overall guidance.
• Ensures that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job. Monitors Control Plans, troubleshoots workmanship problems and generally supervises production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements.
• Administers employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules appropriate for the unit.
• Monitors individual and line performance and takes corrective action including discipline, as needed and responds to complaints to insure the Company and employees adheres to policies, practices, procedures and work rules.
• Determines manufacturing and/or distribution priorities based on the production schedule and makes daily assignments including filling vacancies and assigning overtime in order to adhere to the Customer Delivery date.
• Plans for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets. Monitors and makes corrections to stay within the department operating budget targets.
• Directs departmental continuous improvement plans and activities. Implements and monitors safety programs and housekeeping.

Position Summary

• The Team Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily production activities while ensuring adherence to Safety, Quality, and Delivery standards.
• This role provides direct leadership to production employees, supports execution of production plans, and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of production employees, ensuring clear understanding of roles, expectations, and priorities.
• Execute production schedules in collaboration with management to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Identify skill gaps and support training, onboarding, and development of team members.
• Provide timely, constructive performance feedback and hold team members accountable for results.
• Promote continuous improvement by encouraging employee engagement and idea-sharing.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and company policies.
• Support daily operations, including flexibility to work weekday and weekend overtime as dictated by production needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse production workforce.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to address and resolve team conflicts effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to make timely, effective decisions using available data and information.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Preferred / Stand-Out Qualification

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in equipment programming, troubleshooting, or automation support

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