1st Shift Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Super Steel is a 100+ year strong, ISO?9001:2015 certified metal fabrication manufacturer based in Mequon, WI. We partner with major global OEMs to build complex weldments and turn?key products that demand precision, strength, and repeatability.

Our team handles every step in?house cutting, forming, machining, welding, coating, and assembly giving us full control over quality and delivery. We're known for reliable production, rapid?response support, and the ability to take on challenging, large?scale builds that require accuracy and craftsmanship.

About the Role

We're looking for a results?driven Production Supervisor to lead our 1st shift team in a fast?paced metal fabrication environment. You'll oversee daily operations, drive productivity, and ensure orders ship on time all while fostering a safe, high?performance culture. This role is critical to keeping production running smoothly and efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily production to meet output goals and customer requirements
• Analyze production metrics to identify trends and implement improvements
• Monitor workforce productivity and allocate labor to maintain flow
• Schedule shifts and manage staffing based on forecasts
• Track hours and time?off while ensuring compliance with labor regulations
• Coach and develop team members through feedback and performance evaluations
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all procedures are followed
• Investigate safety or production issues and implement corrective actions
• Oversee quality control to ensure products meet specs
• Collaborate with shipping/logistics to ensure on?time delivery
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and streamline processes

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of production metrics, labor management, and workflow optimization
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality assurance best practices

Why Join Super Steel?

• 100+ Years Strong Join a stable, long?standing manufacturer with a proven track record of growth
• Meaningful, Large?Scale Projects Build products for global OEMs that make a real impact
• Hands?On Leadership Lead a skilled team in a fast?paced, high?craft environment
• Career Growth You Can See Opportunities to advance into welding, quality, tooling, or higher?level leadership
• Strong Safety Culture A company that invests in safe processes, training, and equipment
• Collaborative, Team?Driven Environment Work with people who take pride in their craft and support each other
• Steady Work & Reliable Scheduling Consistent hours with minimal downtime
• Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks Stability you can count on
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Benefits

• ICHRA Health Reimbursement Arrangement age?based monthly pre?tax reimbursement; spouse $272; each child $135
• Dental & Vision (Delta Dental) eligible first of the month after 30 days
• Voluntary LTD, STD, AD&D, Life Insurance eligible after 30 days
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) eligible after 30 days
• 10 Paid Holidays effective first of the month after 30 days
• 401(k) eligible after 90 days
• PTO