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Donaldson lists this Production Supervisor opportunity in stevens point, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Production SupervisorDonaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.The 1st shift Production Supervisor is responsible for leading one or more assigned production departments and ensuring the effective execution of daily manufacturing operations. This role oversees work assignments, employee engagement, performance management, production scheduling, continuous improvement initiatives, equipment maintenance and purchase, and departmental budget management. The Production Supervisor drives operational excellence while maintaining a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Stevens Point, WI facility.Role Responsibilities:Lead daily operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost performance targets.Maintain regular communication to ensure alignment on priorities, schedule execution, and issue resolution.Coordinate labor and material flow to ensure on-time completion of the production schedule.Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or process issues quickly.Reinforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) expectations, coach team leaders, and drive daily accountability.Leads 6S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives reducing waste, and efficiency improvements.Ensure adherence to quality standards and support corrective action processes.Work scheduled overtime as needed to support production needs.While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson's mission, vision, and strategic plan objectives.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma3+ years of manufacturing experience2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environmentPreferred Qualifications:Prior Lean or Continuous Improvement experience in an ISO environmentAssociate's or Bachelor's degreeProven ability to support production line startups and ramp-ups.Strong technical aptitude such as welding mechanical, pneumatic, machining, or process systems.Proficient in Oracle ERP or similar MRP systems for scheduling, planning, inventory, and order management.Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) for reporting, communication, and data analysis.Skilled in coordinating with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.Experience optimizing production scheduling and sequencing processes to improve throughput, minimize changeovers, and support multi-shift operations.Demonstrated use of Lean tools—such as poke-yoke, quick changeover, pull systems, kaizen, root-cause analysis, and standard work—to drive continuous improvement.Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.Keywords: Supervisor, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Lean, Production, QualityEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability and VeteransOur policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.
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stevens point, WI, 54481, US
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