Supervisor, Production 2nd Shift

Wabash National; New Lisbon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash National is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing activities effectively while ensuring safety and quality. In this role, you will coordinate and train employees, manage production schedules, and implement continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic environment. Your expertise will contribute significantly to achieving organizational goals while fostering a collaborative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2 -- 3+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify OSHA compliance issues.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the manufacturing process and employees.
• Develops production plans to achieve departmental goals.
• Maintains Safe Work Instructions and supports continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kronos

ADP

SAP

Job description

Description

About the Role:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning and coordinating all manufacturing activities to meet schedule requirements safely. Supervises hourly coordinators and production employees while evaluating and coaching employees to improve performance. They are also expected to actively support the SQDCME Scorecard initiatives (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment) in their respective area.

Your Responsibilities:

• Supervises the process and employees engaged in the manufacturing of products within assigned department and shift to meet schedule attainment goals
• Develops and executes production plans to achieve departmental and plant goals for all SQDCME metrics
• Completes daily production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishes work results and establishes priorities
• Achieves manufacturing results by appropriately managing labor based on work requirements and communicating clear job expectations
• Develops, directs, and manages production employees and train them to properly utilize all equipment and tools
• Coach and counsel employees while coordinating and enforcing process controls, company policies, programs, and procedures
• Promotes a clean, safe work environment throughout the facility
• Initiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Consistently updates and maintains Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) and completes required audits
• Leads, promotes, and supports continuous improvement activities, including the ECO System
• Coordinates and supports training and onboarding for all new employees
• Develops hourly coordinator and employee cross training plans and maintains skills matrices
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Technology
• 2 -- 3+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to identify OSHA compliance issues and control of hazards
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop direct reports insert team building
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing, 5S and other continuous improvement concepts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Kronos, ADP, SAP, and other business software/systems preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates