1st Shift Fabrication & Primaries Supervisor

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a 1st Shift Fabrication & Primaries Supervisor to join the Lighting Sector Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI. Having a strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and be an advocate and strong supporter of factory involvement (VSM, Legrand Way, ISO etc.) directs the metal fabrication track leaders and fabrication employees to ensure the most effective utilization of available personnel and equipment. Maintain maximum efficiency and highest quality, all to achieve objectives of the fabrication tracks from forming through polishing of metal processing. Understands and uses Legrand Way to drive world class performance for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost results.

What Will You Do?

• Manages metal fabrication department ensuring proper carryover of production activities and requirements with an emphasis on product quality, on time delivery, and factory production efficiency for primaries and all fabrication operations.
• Takes ownership in department improvement and results.
• Reinforces the daily performance board metrics and give appropriate support.
• Mentors senior lead and track leads to develop leadership and technical skills.
• Works with VSM, leads, scheduler, and planners to determine staffing level for hours within budget.
• Evaluates, monitors, and reacts to headcount allocation including overtime.
• Cross trains and rotates employees in all fabrication tracks.
• Identifies and communicates information to correct factory discipline relative to quality, defect prevention, product disposition, rework, and repair activity.
• Ensures effective communication between team members and shifts through verbal and written means.
• Executes performance reviews for direct reports.
• Maintains inspection of parts for quality and accurate quantity.
• Works towards adherence to quality program.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings to assure production is per prints and specifications.
• Trains operators in proper safety procedures and follows through with employees to follow PPE requirements.
• Coordinates and approves overtime, Paid Time Off, and payroll records of direct reports.
• Recommends improved methods, equipment, procedures, and systems to increase efficiency and quality.
• Enforces good housekeeping practices and 5S practices.
• Participates in Legrand Way activities.
• Participates in cost reduction projects.
• Actively participates in ongoing training and development program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Critical Skills/Expertise:

• A minimum of 10 years of manufacturing, preferably metal fabrication, and people management responsibilities.
• Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in a related field required or actively working towards a bachelors degree or relevant work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of area of responsibility.
• Proven problem solving, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• Understanding of cost benefit analysis, proposal development, and project justification.
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing understanding.
• Above average computer skills and experience Microsoft Suite.
• MRP experience required, Epicor preferred.
• High level of observational skills, quality focus, and continuous improvement focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to discuss training, general direction, and other machine-related tasks; motivational to all employees in department. Bi-lingual a plus.
• Must possess positive "can-do" attitude and professional demeanor to work with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain compliance with company and regulatory agencies.
• Provide leadership to direct reports; development and satisfaction of direct reports.
• Place the Company's success and mission first.
• Be accessible.
• Resolve all problems in a respectful, tactful way.
• Keep commitments and promises.
• High level of self-initiative and dependability.
• Must be flexible to perform overtime duties or adjust schedule when required.
• Resourceful and highly organized with an attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us


About Legrand's Lighting Sector

Legrand's Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments. We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities. With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer's vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client's projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer