New 
3rd shift Production Supervisor
 QPS Employment Group | |
75,000
| |
 United States, Wisconsin, Waupun | |
 Mar 05, 2026 | |
|
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! Production Supervisor Responsibilities: - 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, escalate 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; escalate 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 Qualifications for Production Supervisor: - 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 | |