2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

United StatesUnited States·New Berlinmid
Manufacturing & ProductionManufacturing Supervisor
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Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate manufacturing activities during the 2nd shift, ensuring production goals are met efficiently and safely. Train, cross-train,

Requirements Summary

Proven ability to lead a production team. Hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving settings. Strong background in continuous improvement and the ability to apply concepts.

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Manufacturing & ProductionManufacturing Supervisor
Sumitomo is looking for an experienced, 2nd Shift Supervisor to join our New Berlin, WI team!
We are looking for a leader who can roll up their sleeves, inspire their teams, and drive accountability and collaboration.
Responsible for effectively supervising, coaching, and developing teams through proactive planning, practical implementation, addressing problems/concerns, and continuous improvement. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and coordinate manufacturing activities during the 2nd shift, ensuring production goals are met efficiently and safely.
  • Train, cross-train, coach and develop the team to equip them with the necessary tools to succeed.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts through lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
  • Serve as a backup for the the team leads.
  • Understands and communicates department goals and objectives to all team members.
  • Resolves employee issues through problem and conflict resolution. Communicates issues with managers.
  • Tackle real-time challenges as they occur.
  • Engage in continuous improvement.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, and engineering specifications to determine production processes and tolerance limits. 
  • Completes performance reviews on 2nd shift production team. 
Minimum Education and Qualifications:
  • Proven ability to lead a production team.
  • Hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving settings. 
  • Strong background in continuous improvement and the ability to apply concepts. 
  • Able to navigate personalities, drive accountability, and promote open communication.
  • Supervisory experience, including coaching, directing and motivating a diverse group of employees. 
  • May require in-depth ability to read, interpret, and explain blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and specifications. 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Advanced ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and production challenges. 
  • Requires 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Exceptional Benefits:
  • Outstanding Medical Insurance with $0 deductible option
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Personal Time and Holidays
  • 401(k) Employer Match, $ for $ up to 4%
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • $2,000 Hiring Bonus
  • Additional Benefits Available! 

Work Environment:  Well-lit, temperature-controlled machine shop. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/D/V Sumitomo Electric Carbide Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
 

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
New Berlin, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
September 4, 2026
First seen
September 26, 2026
Last seen
September 26, 2026

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