Production Supervisor-3rd Shift

Wausau Window and Wall Systems

General Position Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible to lead, facilitate, train and mentor the team and individuals. The Production Supervisor ensures that quality products are produced safely, on time, and efficiently. The Production Supervisor is responsible to develop, train, and foster positive working relationships with team members and engage their teams to focus on continuous improvement.

Principal Duties

• Supervise extrusion, distribution, maintenance, caustic, and die shop team members.
• Create a culture of safety and teamwork in the department.
• Champion a lean manufacturing culture driven through leader standard work, visual controls, and daily accountability.
• Ensure the team produces high quality products on time and complete for customers.
• Manage production levels, scrap, and raw materials for the shift.
• Responsible for the Shipping and/or Transportation operations, inventory, hour by hour check points for each area, and order accuracy.
• Utilize Lean tools and methods to continuously improve processes and performance.
• Manage employee time and attendance.
• Assist Human Resources team members to select and appropriately staff current and future production demands.
• Coach, discipline, and develop team members to achieve established goals.
• Communicate results, goals, and improvement plans by conducting daily team meetings.
• Foster an environment that promotes Company Core Values, Code of Conduct, and customer value.
• Ensure all employees are trained to perform their duties safely.
• Develop respectful relationships with team members that foster a healthy work environment and encourage retention.
• Duties may require off-shifts and weekend coverage as needed.
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned and required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field desired; minimum of one to three years related leadership experience in a manufacturing setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience desired.
• Ability to work flexible weekend hours, when required (all shifts).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of obtaining results and driving change.
• Experience using Lean and tools and methodologies.
• Excellent computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office software.
  
  

Preferences

• Experience in production supervision in a low volume, high mix environment
• Experience supervising in a unionized production workforce.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise 10-30 employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws including exhibiting core value behavior. Responsibilities include hiring and training employees; assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the production floor the noise level may be loud.

Travel Requirements

Some travel may be required.

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression
  
  

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.