Supervisor, Production

Location 4607 Dovetail Dr,Madison, WI, 53704,United States Job Category Supervisor, Fabrication, Assembly Employee Type Salary Required Degree 4 Year Degree Travel 10% Manage Others Yes Contact information Name Robert Brimble Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description Ideal Pase, the liquid-filling business unit of Massman Companies , is growing across our operations in Eagan, Minnesota and Madison, Wisconsin.is seeking a leader for our production teams. The Production Supervisor oversees daily shop floor operations within the custom automated machinery fabrication and assembly departments. This role coordinates the transition of highly engineered, low-volume/high-mix builds from raw materials to fully integrated automation systems. This position is ideally suited for either an experienced, time-served manufacturing supervisor or a Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer looking to step into their first formal leadership role. Custom Build Execution: Coordinate daily workflows for custom, low-volume machinery, ensuring complex fabrication and precise mechanical/electrical assembly align with project timelines. Operational ERP Tracking: Manage shop floor scheduling, material requests, labor hours, and production tracking directly within the NetSuite ERP system to maintain accurate project costing. Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify workflow bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and optimize floor layouts for changing custom machine configurations. Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of technicians, precision assemblers, and AWS-certified welders, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance. Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight: Audit assemblies against complex blueprints, P&ID diagrams, and engineering schematics to ensure exact tolerances prior to internal testing. Safety Compliance: Champion and enforce all company safety policies and OSHA standards to maintain a secure, organized, and accident-free manufacturing environment. Requirements Experience Profile: Option A: 5+ years of proven, time-served supervisory experience within custom machinery, automation integration, or heavy equipment manufacturing environments. Option B: 3+ years of experience as a Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineer within a machine-build environment, with a strong desire and aptitude to transition into people management. Software Proficiency: Hands-on operational experience using NetSuite (or a comparable enterprise ERP system) for production tracking and inventory management. SOLIDWORKS and/or AutoCAD proficiency an advantage. Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification strongly preferred. Active AWS certification or deep working knowledge of AWS structural welding codes is highly preferred. Technical Skills: Advanced capability in reading complex engineering blueprints, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings. Strong technical and mechanical aptitude. Processes : Direct design for, programming or operation of CNC machining equipment, Waterjet or Laser, MIG and TIG welding, Brake presses, drills, taps etc. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial), or a High school diploma with extensive trade experience. Summary Massman Companies is a leader in the design and manufacturing of precision automated machinery, Massman Companies has been providing innovative packaging systems for over 40 years. From liquid filling to case packing to palletizing, Massman has solutions for a wide range of automation needs. Massman Companies include Massman Automation, EDL, Ideal Pase, ADCO, and New England Machinery. Massman Companies prides itself on being family friendly, with our Values focused on Employee Wellness, Community Leadership, and Integrity . Employee Wellness: Family first. Creating career, personal, and financial wellness for all employees, embodies the Massman Employee Wellness value. Community Leadership: Lifting communities. Contributing positively where we live with our talents and resources. Integrity: Honesty always. Doing what is right, not what is easy. #J-18808-Ljbffr