Job Description

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift

For nearly 80 years Rice Lake Weighing Systems has been a successful, growth-oriented company known as a leader in the weighing industry and our community. Located in scenic northwestern Wisconsin, just 90 miles from Minneapolis, RLWS offers big city careers in a small-town atmosphere. We are currently a seeking talented Production Supervisor to join our Manufacturing team.

A Production Supervisor at RLWS is responsible for prioritizing, scheduling and delegating work assignments, and directly supervising the manufacturing hourly production employees to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of all work and projects assigned to the department.  This position will act as a technical resource to other departments and direct reports to address and resolve inquiries and problems.  This position will also participate in planning production scheduling, staffing requirements, and manufacturing controls.  Ensure the manufacture of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, and meeting customer quality and delivery requirements. The Production Supervisor will also administer and ensure compliance with operating policies and procedures.

Production Supervisors actively direct, plan and manage all manufacturing activities of their designated department(s) and shift.  This candidate will be act with professionalism and leadership while leading, training, delegating, and motivating employees in the department. Production Supervisors typically supervise between twenty to forty employees in their designated department(s). 

This is a Regular Full-Time position with core working hours of the day shift, Monday – Friday; with some Saturdays as business demands require. 

Major Tasks

Ensures that scheduled work flow is assigned and all employees are fully engaged during the shift.  Manages schedule problems and adjusts as appropriate.

Performs the following duties for department; including staffing, justify of staffing, participate in interviewing and selection of new employees.  Also includes scheduling of work hours, vacation and personal time approval.  

Conducts employee performance reviews including coaching employees toward achieving maximum personal and departmental performance.  Completes appropriate review forms and submits wage recommendations.

Facilitates or performs the appropriate training of department processes and procedures.  Including necessary job skills, company policies, procedures and ensures training is timely and accurate.  Provides help to employees having trouble obtaining or maintaining quality work standards. 

Ensures a safe and healthy working environment by enforcement of safety rules and guidelines.  Identifying and correcting working hazards and coaching employees on proper safety practices.

Operate area of responsibility consistent with lean business practices.  Ensures lean principles are maintained and sustain compliance.  Participates on lean teams and events.  

Maintains inventory accuracy by providing cycle counting, BOM, routing and work order status accuracy. Identify root cause and eliminate.

Responsible for capacity planning of employees and equipment and coordinates with Planning/Scheduling to maximize throughput and optimize resource utilization.  Work with Planning/Scheduling to review kanban parameter. 

Ensure all suggested routing changes and set-up changes are coordinated with other departments.

Ensure that all employees clean up after themselves.  Includes cleanliness of lunchrooms, carts, rags, machines, floors and verifies items are kept in an orderly fashion.

Ensure compliance of ISO requirements 

 Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager

Education and Experience

High School Diploma 

Two or more years welding, fabrication, or other manufacturing experience 

Two or more years of supervisory experience preferred

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong team building skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong supervision skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Good Personal Computer skills 

Certificates, licenses, training, or other job-related requirements

 Valid Driver's License

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers competitive wages, great working conditions, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life, vacation, sick time, holidays, profit sharing, 401k, and wellness benefit programs. This position requires on-site presence at our Corporate Headquarters in Rice Lake, Wisconsin; telecommuting is not available.

In addition to the requested information, please upload your resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.

If you need assistance with your application, please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems at (800) 472-6703.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.  Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.