Supervisor - 1st Shift

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - Manitowoc, WI 54220Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: ThirdProduction Supervisor 1st shift – Monday – Thursday 4:30am – 3:30pm / overtime as needed/required on Friday Position Overview The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the daily activities of assigned production departments to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role oversees production processes, manages and develops team members, and works closely with cross-functional departments to meet operational goals, production schedules, and customer requirements. The Production Supervisor provides hands-on leadership, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence through direct leadership and support of production personnel. Core Responsibilities Lead and oversee daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved. Develop and execute daily production schedules, effectively allocating labor, equipment, and materials to meet customer and business requirements. Supervise, coach, and develop production employees, including training, performance management, employee engagement, and corrective action when necessary. Enforce compliance with all company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems, including ISO, AS9100, and ITAR procedures. Monitor production performance metrics, including productivity, scrap rates, labor utilization, and costs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure accurate and timely completion of production reporting, labor tracking, departmental records, and other required documentation. Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and other departments to resolve production, equipment, quality, and workflow issues. Promote a safe, organized, and clean work environment while supporting injury prevention initiatives and return-to-work programs. Manage employee attendance, scheduling, and time-off requests to maintain adequate staffing and meet production deadlines. Communicate production priorities, process updates, and performance expectations while providing regular feedback and reporting operational results to management. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Qualifications & Requirements Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Experience in a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment preferred. Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry. Conflict resolution experience and strong problem-solving ability. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Knowledge of 6S initiatives. Educational Requirements Minimum 3 years supervisory/leadership experience required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Ideal candidate would have a solid background in the various foundry processes.  Qualifications