Workforce Supervisor

VPI; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VARC, Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and mentor a manufacturing team on the floor, ensure safety, quality, and timely production, and coordinate with other departments.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, training, corrective actions, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including documentation, audits, and adherence to VARC safety programs. Effective communication and decision-making skills are essential as is a minimum of 2 years of related

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related work experience in manufacturing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective leadership and decisive problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain visible presence on the production floor to monitor performance and safety
• Implement structured feedback, conduct check-ins, and drive corrective actions
• Identify skill gaps and provide targeted training
• Lead production staff with clear roles and accountability
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure operational efficiency
• Ensure staff training and VARC safety program documentation
• Attend workshops or committees as requested

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Quality control

Safety compliance

Training & development

Job description

Kensington
110 N Kensington Drive
Appleton, WI 54915, USA

Kensington
110 N Kensington Drive
Appleton, WI 54915, USA

• Maintains a visible presence on the production floor to monitor performance, address issues promptly, and
  reinforce safety and quality standards
• Implements structured feedback processes, conducts regular check-ins, and ensures corrective actions are
  taken when necessary
• Identifies skill gaps and provides targeted training opportunities to build a high-performing team.
• Handles interpersonal and operational conflicts professionally to maintain a positive and productive work
  environment
• Promotes teamwork, morale, and accountability through clear communication and recognition of
  achievements.
  
• Provides strong leadership and direct supervision to production staff, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability,
  and consistent performance
• Onboards, trains, mentors, and evaluates designated staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and
  professional growth
• Ensures all designated staff are trained and up to date in required VARC safety programs and on-the-job
  training experiences and proper documentation is maintained
• Adheres to VARC’s Safety Program and OSHA Regulations.
• Adheres to VARC’s Quality Management System to assure that all customer specifications achieve superior
  quality and reliability
• Responsible for job order documentation, which may include job order creation, production builds, quality
  assurance, and packing slips/sales orders
• Acts as a liaison with other departments within VARC to ensure operational efficacy, as directed.
• Attend workshops and conferences as requested
• May serve as representative on assigned committees or focus groups
• Accepts other duties as assigned.
• At least 2 years of related work experience, including quality control, production setup, and direct supervision
  of employees in a manufacturing environment or related field
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills for problem solving and supervisory responsibilities.

This description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job
identified for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be considered as a detailed description of all work
requirements that may be inherent in the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive title to every function
described.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Consistent with VARC, Inc.’s purpose to provide services to persons with varying abilities to enhance their
employability and independence, VARC, Inc.’s organization has dedicated itself to the concept of equal employment
opportunity for all individuals. VARC, Inc. will not discriminate against any person based upon sex, race, color, creed,
handicap, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record, religion, age,
disability, income status or limited English Proficiency (LEP) or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or
local law, ordinance, or regulation. This encompasses all employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment,
selection, placement, promotion, training, compensation, and terms and conditions of employment. All employment
decisions are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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