Production Supervisor - (Fabrication 1st Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and oversee operations on 1st Shift at our Fort Atkinson production facility . This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. The Production Supervisor will manage day-to-day activities, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support team development while meeting financial and performance goals.

Shift Hours are typically Monday - Thursday 3:30am - 2pm, and frequent overtime on Fridays and some Saturdays (50+ hours a week)- Will need to be flexible for business nee ds . Salaried exempt position.

Does the following describe you as leader?

• Social, engaging, and able to motivate others
• Accountable and consistently drives results
• Ensures concerns are heard and addressed
• Follows through on commitments
• Visible and supportive on the floor
• Comfortable challenging the status quo
• Listens actively and communicates well

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Promote and enforce all safety policies and practices. Drive participation in safety programs, observations, and reporting.
• Staffing & Capacity Management: Maintain a flexible, cross-trained workforce to meet production demands. Oversee training plans and progress.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives using lean tools such as 5S, standard work, mistake-proofing, and kaizen to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Team Development & Coaching: Ensure team members have essential skills and provide coaching to foster growth and engagement.
• Financial Management: Monitor labor, material variances, factory burden, and overtime. Support budgeting and capital expenditure planning.
• Supervisor Standard Work: Conduct daily huddles, coordinate production schedules, audit labor reporting, approve payroll, and maintain performance boards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role and 5 years of manufacturing experience .
• Associate Degree in Production Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015 and ISO 14001-2015 standards.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a skilled team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Be part of a culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Are our values a match?

• No one succeeds alone.
• Be productive with purpose.
• Innovate-Wild ideas are highly encouraged.
• Understand the world through your customer’s eyes
• Run it like you own it-because you do!

Spacesaver is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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