Supervisor Manufacturing (2nd Shift)

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Town of Tomahawk (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Tomahawk, WI seeks a Supervisor Manufacturing (2nd Shift) to lead bargaining unit teams in a high-volume production environment, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and adherence to standardized work. The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in a unionized plant, strong scheduling, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.

This full-time position offers a pay range of $74,700–$112,100 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related supervisory experience.
• Experience in a unionized high-volume production environment.
• Experience advising high performance work groups and overseeing SPC/ISO9001 processes.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement and strive for cost-effective results
• Hold teams accountable to processes, systems, and results
• Participate in scheduling and production planning
• Set the stage for the day (shift handoffs, previous shift performance, quality issues)
• Work with stewards to prevent and resolve issues early
• Provide feedback to team members to ensure quality
• Ensure standardized work and process discipline are followed
• Perform layered audits and prevent passing defects to the next group.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Union environment

Scheduling

Continuous improvement

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

ISO9001 processes

Job description

Auto req ID:60703

Title: Supervisor Manufacturing (2nd Shift)

Job Function: Manufacturing

Location: TOMAHAWK

Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Shift: SHIFT2

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

Our plant in Tomahawk, WI manufactures, finishes and ships composite and plastic parts to our final assembly plants. Join us as a Supervisor Manufacturing (2nd Shift).

Job Summary

Supports bargaining unit employees in rotation groups with team leaders in the manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, distribution, and/or development of motorcycles or motorcycle component parts. Provides resources, tools, and direction needed for the value adders to be as effective and efficient as possible. Balances resource complaints to ensure the delivery of products are on time and within budget.

Schedule: 3:00 PM-2:00 AM, Monday-Thursday

• Supervisors typically arrive at 3:00 PM to receive shift handoff and prepare for the evening's production. Occasional overtime is expected based on production needs, which may require staying 1-2 hours beyond the scheduled end time.


• There may also be occasional Friday or Saturday work, primarily from November through April as production ramps up to build inventory ahead of the heavy sales season. This additional weekend production is infrequent and based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement and strives to achieve cost effective results


• Hold teams accountable to processes, systems, and results


• Participate in scheduling and production planning


• Set the stage for the day (i.e. schedule changes, previous shift performance, quality issues, etc)


• Work with stewards to prevent and/or resolve issues early


• Provide feedback to team members to ensure good quality throughout the group


• Ensure standardized work and process discipline are followed


• Perform layered audits and prevents passing defects to the next group.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Technology or related field Preferred

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.


• Previous direct supervisory or similar leadership experience.


• Experience in a unionized high-volume production or manufacturing focused environment.


• Prior knowledge and/or experience advising high performance work groups and experience with implementation and monitoring of Statistical Process Control systems, ISO90001 processes

Preferred

• Ability to jointly lead work groups with Union leadership

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: Yes Travel Required: 0 - 10% Pay Range:$74,700 - $112,100 Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)