Production Supervisor

Job Description:

Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

The Production Supervisor is responsible for one, or more, areas of manufacturing; knowing and implementing all policies and procedures, mentoring and developing the staff, and ensuring all policies and procedures are met.  This position will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required.   

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible for leading and coordinating teams in manufacturing areas in order to meet production schedules and meet required safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team objectives 
• Orient, train/develop, motivate, counsel and assist team members in work instructions, production standards, and the balanced flow of work and problem resolution 
• Perform all related supervisory and human resource functions (work assignments, attendance documentations, incident reports, performance evaluations/counseling) 
• Assist in production scheduling/planning, quality, material flow and equipment maintenance 
• Audit quality and safety reports and processes to determine cause of issues/problems and ensures necessary corrections are performed to maintain standards 
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within team environment 
• Assign work and special projects to team members to develop work experience and flexibility  
• Requisition resources (supplies, tools, etc.) and expedite as required 
• Act as backup for all team members  
• Contribute to team effort by performing related tasks as needed to assist in overall goals 
• Other duties and projects as determined by production and business needs 

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of two (2) years experience or equivalent experience in a production environment 
• Previous experience with machine shop, stamping, assembly, or plastic injection molding environments a plus 
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques 
• Ability to understand and use work planning skills 

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.