Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Who is Rockwell:

Do you want to make a difference in the world? At Rockwell Automation you can do just that and more. Rockwell is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and sustainable. Rockwell was recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2020. We place a high value on integrity which fosters an environment where all employees can and want to make an impact.

To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, please visit

What Rockwell Brings to You:

Rockwell cares about our employees and our benefits package is just one way we support you. Rockwell provides options for medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan including company match, generous vacation allowances, and many more options available. To learn more about our Benefits Package, please visit

What Rockwell Needs from You:

We need a diverse workforce to do our best work. We need the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers, and everything in between. That is where you come in. We are looking for a Production Supervisor in our Ladysmith, WI location who will provide immediate management on 3rd shift to a team of 15-20 employees.

You will manage our Molding department and will report to the production manager.

Schedule: This is a SUN-THUR night shift from 11pm-7am

Position Summary:

You will direct the development of production goals in safety, quality, customer delivery, and financial improvement. Developing capacity plans and output forecasts based on complex customer demand trends and variable labor content per production order is critical to the role. Developing resource planning in a high product mix, and customized manufacturing process while selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production team is required.

This work consists of planning and administering operating practices that foster employee engagement in a continuous improvement-driven work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Manage 15-20 employees across multiple work shifts.
• Support safe work practices.
• Participation in and support for Molding's High-Performance Team
• Select and hire employees and provide ongoing performance monitoring.
• Establish and implement employee development programs and schedules.
• Perform resource planning requirements and scheduling of work hours and time off requests.
• Receive predetermined assignments subject to a moderate level of control and review.
• Communicate daily production requirements and set targets based on capacity.
• Plan and coordinate production order transitions between shifts and between manufacturing departments.
• Communicate production order status and results at frequent intervals.
• Accountable for safety, quality, customer delivery, and productivity improvement goals.
• Lead continuous improvement projects, i.e. Kaizen events.
• Understand and maintain complex manufacturing order management systems.

Leadership:

• Facilitate manufacturing teams toward the achievement of business and customer goals.
• Train teams in the philosophy of continuous improvement and waste reduction concepts.
• Foster an environment that instills pride by all employees.
• Evaluate employee performance on a basis and provide performance feedback.
• Develop a motivated employee base through recognition linked to accomplishments.
• Provide leadership in the support of best practices and compliance to procedures and specifications.

Interpersonal:

• Support engagement and teamwork through of goals.
• Foster collaborative effort that promotes engagement.
• Maintain a culture of mutual respect and integrity at all levels.
• Work with internal support staff in communicating and resolving production issues.
• Present operational metrics during regular order status reviews.

Business:

• Calculate labor efficiency, use, and productivity.
• Analyze manufacturing labor times for variance and overall reduction opportunities.
• Analyze daily backlogs and calculate required capacity to manage order lead times.
• Develop resource plans based upon individual work cell order demand rates.
• Understand operating budgetary controls.
• Use tools as part of Lean Six Sigma based continuous improvement philosophy.
• Apply procedures in compliance with government laws.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent professional experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in an electromechanical manufacturing and built-to-order environment.
• Customer service or technical support involvement.
• Experience of SAP business system.
• LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.