Assembly Production Supervisor
Job Summary
Job Title: Assembly Production Supervisor
Location: Ripon WI 54971
Type: Full-Time
Shift Schedule: 2nd Shift (Mon - Thurs 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM; additional workdays as needed)
Job Summary
We are seeking anAssembly Production Supervisorto serve as a first-line leader to support our production team members within an assigned manufacturing zone in Ripon WI. They will position coordinates day-to-day assembly activities to meet scheduled production targets uphold a safety-first culture and foster continuous improvement. They will apply servant leadership principles to coach train and engage team members manage front-line employee relations and interface with union stewards and technical staff in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily assembly zone activities to ensure production schedules volume targets and operational requirements are met consistently.
- Lead zone safety initiatives educate and train team members on safety protocols and maintain strict regulatory compliance.
- Empower team members to participate in continuous improvement eliminate operational risks and waste and advance lean processes.
- Coach mentor and supervise production team members in best practices for safety awareness quality standards and productivity.
- Ensure new and existing employees are properly trained by Team Leaders in safety procedures quality specs equipment operation and 5S.
- Foster a respectful collaborative workplace culture that encourages open feedback and active employee engagement.
- Identify workflow bottlenecks to continuously improve assembly processes and reduce work-in-progress (WIP) and inventory levels.
- Partner directly with technical engineering and maintenance staff to ensure equipment reliability and operational support.
- Establish annual goals and objectives for the shift that align with site-wide operating metrics and key performance indicators.
- Serve as the primary front-line contact for employees to address and resolve routine workforce and workplace issues.
- Interface with Union Stewards regarding contractual procedures labor agreements and employee disciplinary matters.
- Drive team participation in safety audits hazard identification and corrective action implementations across the assembly floor.
Required Skills & Experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a medium-to-high volume fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on safety practices.
- Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or assembly setting.
- Self-driven and ambitious with proven capabilities in supervising mentoring coaching and motivating teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on encouraging teams to create proactive solutions.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools specifically Outlook Word and Excel.
- Ability to stand for extended periods stoop bend demonstrate manual dexterity and lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business Manufacturing Engineering or Operations (relevant internships or co-op experience considered).
- Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts 5S Kaizen Kanban process control and production scheduling.
- Demonstrated history of leading with a servant leadership mindset.