STS Technical Services is hiring Production Supervisors in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This is a 1st shift opportunity for experienced manufacturing leaders who can supervise daily operations, direct shop floor resources and help teams meet safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction goals.

If you have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, strong communication skills and the ability to lead teams in a union setting, we encourage you to apply.

The Production Supervisor’s primary role is to supervise and direct manufacturing operations. This position utilizes staff and equipment to meet safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction goals.

This is a 1st shift position.

• Support department initiatives and continuous improvement efforts that align with company strategy and key performance metrics
• Solve day-to-day issues and escalate challenges to management in the areas of safety, quality, production, personnel and resource availability, including technology, financial and physical resources
• Gather and deliver information in a timely manner while ensuring communication is understood by all direct reports
• Provide constructive feedback to subordinates and hold employees accountable
• Provide feedback to manager for performance reviews as needed
• Lead by example and demonstrate the company’s core values of expertise, passion, agility and entrepreneurship
• Treat all levels of the organization with respect, honesty and integrity while supporting diversity, inclusion, compliance and employee safety

• Maintain responsibility for Level 4 boards, employee position map and quality and delivery issues
• Direct resources to meet daily production goals

• Utilize production scheduling tools to direct and maintain daily operations
• Partner with Project Managers to provide oversight on all phases of assigned projects
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure project specifications are followed
• Ensure quality standards are followed and address deviations

• Perform line audits for quality, standard work, safety and basic condition
• Provide training for standard work and matrix updates
• Maintain responsibility for One Point Lessons and I5’s
• Provide Team Member support on other continuous improvement projects within the assigned area of responsibility

• Utilize company systems to complete organizational tracking and reporting
• Make necessary improvement recommendations to management
• Ensure work instructions, processes and procedures are followed as defined by the company
• Address and resolve production issues to minimize production line downtime
• Accurately enter, review, approve and submit timekeeping for direct reports by defined deadlines

• Understand and administer the collective bargaining agreement
• Provide recommendations for contract changes
• Use management skills to prevent and/or settle conflicts before they escalate through grievance stages

• Provide assistance in support of the safety strategy to reduce work-related injuries
• Conduct safety meetings and perform audits to help maintain the goal of zero lost time accidents
• Promote a safe working environment
• Perform all job functions safely and maintain safety awareness
• Report known accidents, injuries and unsafe practices or conditions to the safety manager

• Associate’s Degree in a Manufacturing program required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Five years of supervisory experience and union contract administration preferred
• Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills
• Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries. Our professional recruitment teams connect talented individuals with career opportunities at client locations throughout the United States and around the world.

If you want to speak with a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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