3rd shift Production Supervisor

Position Title: Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Wage: Based on Experience

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great opportunity available for a Production Supervisor at a company in Waupun, WI. This is a direct hire position. Apply today!

• Promote a safe and orderly work environment by leading daily safety talks, encouraging hazard recognition, and reinforcing accountability
• Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Identify and address unsafe conditions or practices, elevate potential emergency situations, and ensure timely incident reporting
• Support safety pledges, LPA (Layered Process Audits), and proactive risk mitigation
• Ensure all products meet established quality standards through adherence to Work Instructions and controlled processes
• Lead root cause investigations on suspect parts (target at least one per shift) and implement corrective actions
• Promote process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen quality assurance
• Coordinate daily activities to maintain balanced workflow and achieve production targets
• Monitor OAE (Overall Asset Effectiveness) and production schedules, adjusting headcount and resources as needed to stay on track
• Collaborate with Production Control, Maintenance and previous/next shift Supervisors to ensure
  -smooth production flow
• Accurately complete shift production reports, including downtime, headcount, and maintenance updates
• Lead by example, modeling teamwork, accountability, humility, and adaptability to change
• Supervise, train, coach, and support operators and technicians to reinforce performance expectations
• Encourage employee engagement through recognition, celebrating achievements (e.g., 5S certifications), and promoting shared ownership
• Address employee concerns fairly and promptly; elevate unresolved issues to management when necessary
• Support performance management including appraisals, attendance, discipline, and rewards
• Facilitate daily shift meetings, clearly communicating priorities, performance expectations, and updates
• Ensure effective cross-shift communication to prevent silos and improve alignment
• Collaborate with other Supervisors and departments to coordinate resources and resolve issues
• Interpret and enforce company policies and communicate organizational changes effectively
• Escalate and support resolution of equipment downtime, ensuring areas remain clean and accessible for maintenance
• Oversee inventory accuracy: prevent overstock, misplacement, and support hold cage/sorting activities
• Partner with Shipping and other teams to maintain clean, organized inventory zones
• Participate in monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventories
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions
• Approve timecards, overtime, and shift-related paperwork
• Be available to assist with phone calls, paperwork, or plant shutdown procedures (particularly on off-shifts)
• Work scheduled overtime as required alongside shift team members

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop diverse teams
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety, and quality systems
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Associate degree (A.
  
  A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports for business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to use computers with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Access and other data collection systems
• Ability to work independently with little direction/supervision along with ability to work effectively as part of a team