Production Supervisor

Description


Position at Lincoln Industries of Wisconsin


Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Code: ProductionSupervisor001

SUMMARY:

Serves as primary resource for team members. Responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing operations by coaching, instructing, and coordinating activities for team members on all shifts to achieve desired operational metrics. As assigned, trains new people in quality, safety, and provides feedback on their performance.


WAGE TYPE: Salaried

FLSA Exemption: Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Is an on the shop floor working Supervisor assigned to oversee and support Plating, Polishing, Assembly, and other production areas with approxiamtely 75% on the floor time.
• Instructs and coordinates the activities and job assignments of team members in the area.
• Maintain time and production documentation.
• Responsible for communication among team members - to include turnover meetings and on-going communication.
• Trains and develops operators.
  • Trains new operators on the line work instructions.
  • Trains operators on the safety and environmental procedures pertaining to the line.
  • Provides performance feedback to assist new operators in developing the skills necessary to perform their job.
  • Responsible for their teams' annual reviews.
  • Monitors and directs performance of all operators to continually develop skills and safe work habits.
• Quality - ensures that all people follow established quality procedures for the company and area - product quality and housekeeping.
• Continually monitors line for productivity and quality improvements.
  • Operates lines adhering to established quality procedures.
  • Monitors production processes to identify productivity and quality improvements.
• Safety and Environmental - ensures team participation and compliance with safety (safety rules, training, behavioral based safety observations) and environmental requirements.
• Provide leadership with productivity initiatives - Lean/BCI for the area.
• Staffing - participates in the selection and interviewing of new team members.
• Assists with special projects when needed.
• Helps enforce and reinforce company policies and practices.
• Responsible for all appropriate paperwork for the area.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: General Manager

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years direct supervision and leadership experience

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Interpersonal communication skills necessary.

Other Skills:

• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate with, supervise, lead, and motivate a culturally diverse work setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills required.

Physical Requirements:

Job Category B - Medium Labor Intensive Category

Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category B.

Rarely


Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

0-25% of work activity

26 -50% of work activity


51 -75% of work activity

76 - 100% of work activity

Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions

X

Personal Protective Equipment Required

X

Frequent Indoor Work

X

Outdoor Work

X

Machine Interfacing

X

Computer Interfacing

X

Hot Weather

X

Cold Weather

X

High Humidity Indexes

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Dirty

X

Dusty

X

Steam

X

Fumes-Vapor

X

Noisy

X

Chemical Exposure

X

Toxic Chemicals

X

Fire Hazards

X

Potential Confined Work Space

X

Awkward or Minimized Work Space

X

Walking

X

Stooping


X

Bending

X

Sitting

X

Typing

X

Balancing

X

Reaching


X

Continuous Standing

X

Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)

X

Carrying < 50lbs

X

Lifting < 75lbs.

X

Twisting

X

Turning

X

Pinching

X

Gripping

X

Vibration (including but not limited to)

• Hand Tools

• Polishing Lathes

X

• Equipment Usage

• Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment

Squatting

X

Pushing < 75lbs.

X

Pulling < 75lbs.

X

Static Work

X

Pulling


X

Working at Waist-Shoulder Level

X

Working Above Shoulder Level

X

Working In High Far (Reach) Position

X

Working Below Shoulder Level


X

TRAINING: Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.

24J042CPage 1 of 3Print date: 9/14/2026


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