Production Supervisor
Plymouth, MN, US, 55447
YOUR BENEFITS
Our benefit package includes:
- Starting at 4 weeks PTO per year
- 401(k) and a company match
- Profit Sharing
- Medical + Company HSA contribution
- Wellness Program
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- 6 Weeks Parental Leave
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups
- On-Site Café
- On-Site Gym
Pay: $70k-100k + Profit Sharing
Position Objective
The Production Supervisor provides direct leadership, coordination, and support to achieve operational objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost within assigned value stream areas. This role drives a culture of continuous improvement, develops team capabilities, and ensures safe, efficient, and effective manufacturing operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for employees within assigned value stream areas.
- Mentor new and existing team members, provide regular performance feedback, and monitor work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accountability.
- Develop and maintain cross-training plans to increase workforce flexibility and ensure adequate coverage.
- Facilitate daily Tier meetings and use tier management processes to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to remove obstacles, solve problems, and drive operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations by promoting safe behaviors, identifying hazards, and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain product quality by ensuring adherence to standard work, operating procedures, and equipment requirements.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, single-piece flow, material flow, line balancing, and SMED methodologies.
- Facilitate and coach problem-solving activities using tools such as A3, Kaizen, and RCCM.
- Coach employees to anticipate future needs, proactively address risks, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support talent acquisition, candidate interviews, performance management, employee development, and corrective action processes.
- Provide leadership support across multiple value streams as needed to ensure business continuity and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborate daily with Quality, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, and Maintenance teams to meet production schedules and customer expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing-related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, assembly, distribution, or lean production environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing teams within a manufacturing, assembly, or distribution setting.
- Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and 5S practices.
- Experience utilizing tier management processes and driving KPI performance with a strong sense of urgency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams while fostering employee growth and engagement.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, influence others, and effectively navigate challenging situations.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
- Working knowledge of SAP or the ability to quickly learn ERP systems and processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Power BI.
- Ability to prioritize work, adapt to changing business needs, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and achieve results.
- Commitment to Wagner's values of being Customer Centric, Collaborative, and Entrepreneurial.
Wagner is dedicated to the ongoing journey of equity, diversity and inclusion. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be themselves. We don’t discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage you to be your authentic self and share your unique perspectives. If you require any accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know how we can assist you.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis