Manufacturing Supervisor- S.B. Foot

Company Description

S.B. Foot Tanning is part of Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc and the main leather supplier for Red Wing Shoe Company. It is also a major supplier of leather to the US Military through our partner network.  From WWI to Operation Iraqi Freedom, when soldiers lace up for duty, there is a very good chance they are putting on boots made from S.B. Foot leather.  S.B Foot Tanning is proud of the innovative testing lab in Red Wing, MN and the tannery has received numerous quality awards in the tanning industry.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $69,900-$94,300 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Job Description

This role is based on-site in Red Wing, MN for daily in-person work. At Red Wing, regardless of working in roles that are fully remote, onsite, or hybrid, what matters most is working together, staying connected, and putting care into everything we do.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Manufacturing Supervisor at S.B. Foot is responsible for leading daily operations within an assigned manufacturing area to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role supervises production employees, coordinates staffing and work schedules, supports positive employee relations, monitors production flow, reinforces safety and quality expectations, and helps drive continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and team performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supervise, coach, train, and support production employees through clear communication, consistent expectations, and appropriate application of company policies and the Labor Agreement.

· Coordinate daily production activities to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards, customer specifications, quality expectations, and delivery requirements.

· Monitor staffing, work assignments, production schedules, workflow, and equipment needs to support daily operational goals.

· Promote and maintain a safe work environment by modeling, communicating, and enforcing company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

· Partner with maintenance, quality, technical, logistics, and other support teams to resolve production issues and improve operational performance.

· Support employee engagement, accountability, and positive employee relations through fair, consistent, and respectful leadership practices.

· Participate in continuous improvement activities, lean manufacturing efforts, and tracking of key manufacturing performance measures

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Three or more years of related manufacturing experience and/or training, including demonstrated leadership experience.

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)