Production Supervisor

Job Description:

Position Title: Production Supervisor ***$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS***

Location: Waukesha, WI

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Production Supervisor to contribute to the Terex Utilities team.

At Terex Utilities, we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

As a Production Supervisor at Terex Utilities, based in Waukesha, WI, you'll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day manufacturing operations of Terex utility vehicles.

What you’ll do

• Perform daily safety audits to ensure team member safety. Complete problem-solving activities to eliminate safety hazards. Escalate immediate safety concerns and incidents to Safety team. Actively support 5S actions within the plant.

• Document internal and external quality issues. Discuss internal quality issues with team and complete problem-solving activities to prevent recurring internal quality issues. Escalate external quality issues to Quality team with a sense of urgency.

• Monitor pace of the line ensuring takt times are met. Escalate production stoppage and develop short term countermeasures. Review daily schedule and sequence to ensure daily goals will be achieved. Plan for team member absences to ensure production goals will be met.

• Review daily staffing requirements to ensure productivity goals are maintained. Perform problem solving activities to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.

• Track team member morale and discuss potential opportunities with team.

• Effectively communicate change to team members.

• Work with team to complete rapid daily problem solving.

• Attend improvement events and communicate results and action items with team.

• Participate in interview and selection process of new team members.

• Develop cross training plans for team members to learn all tasks within a manufacturing line.

• Participate in and complete performance evaluations.

• Coach and help team members understand KPI metrics and behaviors.

What you’ll bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills; at least 2 years of Production Team Leader experience

• Effectively communicate with all team members, both written and verbal

• Organizational skills

• Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency with MS Word and Excel

• Maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information

• Take initiative to recognize areas of opportunity and resolve with appropriate action

• Identify problems, works towards root cause elimination utilizing appropriate problem-solving methods

• Continuously search for new and better ways of doing things; challenges the status quo and sets stretch goals; works across boundaries to achieve common goals; strives to continuously improve oneself

Preferred Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in Engineering (Manufacturing), Industrial Management, Business, or comparable degrees; or equivalent experience

• 5 years of production leadership experience

• Formal Lean Training and supervision experience a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/sit for a full 10-hour shift

• Physical Requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and/or awkward items

Salary: The compensation range for this position is $72,000 - $97,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Sign On Bonus: $1500 paid at 90 days, $1500 paid at 180 days. Must be an active employee at time of payout to collect the bonus. Employee will be responsible for repaying the bonus if you leave within 1 year of the final bonus payout.

Why join us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose

• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.

• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.

• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.

• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.

• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.

• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers | Terex Corporate

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [email protected]. 

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.