About this opportunity
KAD Staffing lists this PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Production Supervisor
Responsibilities:
Execute production schedule to meet on-time delivery, quality & customer commitments
Lead daily floor activities with clear communication, follow-up, & consistent accountability
Ensure labor, quantity, and inventory transactions are entered accurately and on time
Coach, mentor, & develop teammates through feedback, problem solving, and support
Drive SQDC performance and present weekly updates to the management team
Track labor, evaluate staffing needs, and adjust priorities to meet production requirements
Support the full teammate lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, development, and corrective action when needed
Ensure adherence to company policies, manufacturing practices, & handbook expectations
Maintain 6S standards through regular auditing, coaching, and ownership of workplace organization
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and other functional teams to resolve issues and recommend process or product improvements, including ECR opportunities.
Qualifications:
3+ years of hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for daily production execution, labor planning, quality follow-up, and team performance.
Demonstrated ability to build trust, set expectations, coach teammates, and develop others.
Strong attendance, dependability, and personal accountability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and functional areas.
Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and follow-through on corrective actions.
Comfortable with daily management routines, performance metrics, escalation, and follow-through on open issues.
Ability to lead effectively through changing priorities, schedule pressure, and ambiguity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience using ERP or production systems for labor reporting, inventory transactions, production reporting, or schedule support. Experience in Syteline ERP a plus.
Good mechanical aptitude, technical manufacturing exposure, curiosity, and interest in understanding how equipment, processes, and products work.
Comfortable leading from the floor, removing barriers, and helping the team stay focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Who can apply
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