Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift | Manufacturing

Finishing Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift | Ripon, WI
Location: Ripon, WI | Shift: 2nd Shift (Mon–Thu, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM; occasional Fri OT) | Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Compensation info: Max salary is $85k + 5% Metric Bonus + Shift differential amounting to $6,000 annually.

About Us:
We are a safety-first, high-performance manufacturing company committed to building quality products and engaged teams. We value servant leadership, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where every team member can thrive.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Finishing Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift to lead our production team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. You'll ensure safe, efficient operations while fostering a motivated, empowered workforce. This role is perfect for a hands-on leader with experience driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead 10–50 production team members in day-to-day operations.
• Maintain a safety-first culture and enforce OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through training and performance feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and Kanban methods.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet quality and efficiency goals.
• Conduct regular audits, resolve operational issues, and ensure compliance with safety and production standards.
• Partner with union representatives and technical staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations preferred.
• 1–3 years supervising production teams in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing.
• Proven leadership skills with a servant leadership mindset.
• Hands-on experience implementing Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, or Kanban practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team development skills.

Why Join Us:

• Work in a supportive, safety-focused environment.
• Lead and develop high-performing production teams.
• Opportunity to implement continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.