Production Supervisor

Eaton’s Electrical Division is currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team. This position is based at our Waukesha, WI facility. The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What You’ll Do POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Production Supervisor, you will direct departmental activities and initiate/participate in cross‑functional activities to accomplish the objectives of safety, quality, on‑time delivery, inventory, productivity, and continuous improvement. You will improve employee involvement and communications to achieve strategic operating objectives and lead or participate on continuous improvement teams including lean/six sigma (MVP) projects or events. Essential Functions Staff, develop, and maintain an effective workforce of production personnel to accomplish department goals. Responsible for employee selection, counseling, training and development. Plan, direct, and control the work of assigned work centers to make maximum effective utilization of employees, equipment and material within budgetary requirements and cost/quality standards. This includes complete responsibility for the effective utilization of overtime and control of absenteeism. Own the overall performance of assigned area. Facilitate smooth hand‑offs between all shifts, identify and facilitate continuous improvement activity, participate and lead initiatives to meet plant level goals, and work with Shift Supervisors and Operations Manager to set appropriate staffing levels and staffing alignment. Maintain the quality and quantity of various manufactured parts so that they meet engineering specifications. Manage each work center to achieve the lowest level of scrap and rework possible. Analyze operating reports and take necessary corrective action to effectively control all costs and expenses related to the department. Provide other budgetary information to Operations Manager as requested to meet planned budgeting requirements. Implement modern manufacturing methods that reduce costs and increase production while improving the quality of goods produced. Manage administrative functions including attendance, time‑off, training records, and internal communications. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment. Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active‑Duty military service members are exempt from the geographical limitation. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or completion of Eaton’s Front Line Leader Associate program. Relevant experience in shop operations such as machining, assembly, fabrication and manufacturing systems such as Lean, shop‑floor control, MRP, routings, BOMs, SPC, and ISO 9000. Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of employment law such as OSHA, FMLA, and harassment regulations. Experience with lean manufacturing / operational excellence in 5S+, value stream mapping, standard work, visual management, etc. Experience in engineered‑to‑order environment. Skills Self‑starter with ability to work alone or in a team with limited supervision. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to multitask. Excellent computer and data analysis skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their history, consistent with applicable Fair Chance ordinances and laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eaton