Floating Production Supervisor
Sheboygan, WI 53082
- Salary: $80K (Negotiable)
WHY JOIN US?
- Join a team with a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and manufacturing excellence. For decades, we've been developing industry-leading products through advanced manufacturing processes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Our employees are at the heart of our success, and we believe in investing in their growth through hands-on leadership, collaboration, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact every day
- If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and contributing to a company committed to quality and innovation, we'd love to hear from you
POSITION OVERVIEW:
- We are seeking a Floating Production Supervisor to provide leadership and operational support across multiple manufacturing departments
- This full-time position provides supervisory coverage for vacations, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs, making it an ideal opportunity for a flexible, adaptable leader who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- The Floating Production Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while supporting employees, coordinating daily operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- The successful candidate must be willing and able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, including extended periods on any shift, based on business needs
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and support production teams across multiple manufacturing departments
- Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards
- Monitor workflow, staffing, and production performance to maximize operational efficiency
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees to promote engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Promote and enforce all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
- Identify production challenges, implement corrective actions, and recommend process improvements
- Collaborate with Scheduling, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve production issues and maintain operational continuity
- Provide supervisory coverage on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift for vacations, leaves of absence, and other business needs
- Maintain accurate production records and ensure required documentation is completed
- Foster a positive work environment built on teamwork, communication, and accountability
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to monitor production performance and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset
- Proven leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and production issues
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, dependable, and results-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to adapt quickly to different departments, teams, and production environments
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of Production Supervisor experience or 5 years of industrial manufacturing experience preferred
- Plastics manufacturing experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with J.D. Edwards ERP system preferred
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be flexible and willing to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift based on business needs
- Ability to work extended periods on any shift while providing supervisory coverage for vacations, leaves of absence, or other staffing requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
- Pre-Employment Requirements
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required upon offer of employment
Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to cre