Production Supervisor

Fisher Barton

. Oversee one or more production teams in a manufacturing environment to meet internal and external customer requirements .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeWatertown • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing production teams, ensuring quality and efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in continuous improvement methodologies, employee training, and effective communication to drive team performance and operational success.

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Lean Daily ManagementContinuous ImprovementTeam LeadershipMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyTroubleshooting and Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Technical DegreeMachining KnowledgeAbility to Read Tape MeasureUse of Micrometers and GaugesQuality ControlProduction SchedulingPerformance AssessmentSafety ComplianceProcess OptimizationEmployee Training Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentProduction ManagementEmployee PerformanceQuality AssuranceFabrication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee one or more production teams in a manufacturing environment to meet internal and external customer requirements
Review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding safety, continuous improvement, employee performance, quality, expenses, and productivity
Interpret work orders, staffing, machine capabilities, and assign duties accordingly
Organize controls and audits to ensure quality products are produced efficiently
Assist with setting up new parts, training operators, troubleshooting equipment, and department operations
Drive collaboration and improvements through communication, teamwork, and KPIs
Support Lean Daily Management tools and 5S initiatives
Ensure department personnel receive appropriate training and orientation
Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment to improve efficiency
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in resolving them
Develop and implement continuous improvement with employee performance in collaboration with HR
Partner with HR to enforce policies, procedures, and processes and hold direct reports accountable
Complete scheduling and execution of off-shift/lights-out production activities
Serve as production facilitator for all activities in the department or area
Act as a technical resource and troubleshoot process interruptions
Establish workmanship expectations for quality and productivity
Investigate nonconforming processes and take corrective action
Manage work assignments, performance and quality expectations, production problems, time records, training, and safe working conditions
Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations to ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures
Review processes and departmental layout to optimize production costs and shop labor efficiency
Participate in hiring and develop employee training plans
Assess employee performance, resolve employee problems, investigate safety and quality incidents, and administer discipline within corporate guidelines
Arrive 30 minutes before shift start and remain 30 minutes after for shift hand-off

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical or Associates Degree in maintenance-related or machining-related field highly desired
Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading teams in a manufacturing environment
Experience interacting with multiple groups of people and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and initiate innovative solutions to obtain successful outcomes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong technology expertise; Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering or related field preferred
Experience working in a machining or fabrication manufacturing environment preferred
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to read check sheets
Ability to use special micrometers and gauges
Ability to work safely and efficiently
Ability to work with close tolerances
Some travel to each business unit (.5 miles away from each other) for training purposes
Occasionally may have to lift to 35lbs
Time will be spent sitting in front of a computer screen
Spending 80% of your time on the production floor
Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESOP company, a qualified defined contribution plan that allows employees to become shareholders
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Prescription Drug Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
10 Paid Holidays
OPEN PTO
FSA (Health and/or Dependant Flexible Spending Account)