Confidential Recruiting Partners
Kitting Production Supervisor
Confidential Recruiting Partners, Ripon, Wisconsin, United States, 54971
Kitting Production Supervisor | 2nd Shift | Man...
Our client is seeking a hands‑on
Kitting Production Supervisor
to lead a 2nd‑shift team responsible for material kitting, staging, and line‑side support in a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment. This role ensures production schedules are met by coordinating people, materials, and processes while driving continuous improvement and maintaining a safe, efficient work area.
Work Schedule:
2ndShift (3PM–1AM)
Responsibilities:
Maintain inventory accuracy, reduce WIP, and eliminate material‑flow bottlenecks.
Train team members on safety, quality, equipment operation, and 6S standards.
Partner with technical, quality, and production teams to resolve issues quickly.
Drive continuous improvement using lean tools (Kaizen, Kanban, waste reduction)
Serve as first point of contact for employee relations matters, including union interactions.
Track performance metrics and support annual goals for safety, quality, and productivity.
Lead and supervise a 2nd‑shift kitting team to meet daily production and material‑flow requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely kitting, staging, sequencing, and delivery of materials to production lines.
Qualifications/Must Haves:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience leading teams in kitting, material handling, or production support.
Proven servant‑leadership approach with strong coaching and mentoring skills.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, production scheduling, and process control.
1–3 years of supervisory experience in a medium/high‑volume manufacturing environment.
Preferred Skills:
Experience working in a union environment.
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or similar)
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
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Kitting Production Supervisor
to lead a 2nd‑shift team responsible for material kitting, staging, and line‑side support in a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment. This role ensures production schedules are met by coordinating people, materials, and processes while driving continuous improvement and maintaining a safe, efficient work area.
Work Schedule:
2ndShift (3PM–1AM)
Responsibilities:
Maintain inventory accuracy, reduce WIP, and eliminate material‑flow bottlenecks.
Train team members on safety, quality, equipment operation, and 6S standards.
Partner with technical, quality, and production teams to resolve issues quickly.
Drive continuous improvement using lean tools (Kaizen, Kanban, waste reduction)
Serve as first point of contact for employee relations matters, including union interactions.
Track performance metrics and support annual goals for safety, quality, and productivity.
Lead and supervise a 2nd‑shift kitting team to meet daily production and material‑flow requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely kitting, staging, sequencing, and delivery of materials to production lines.
Qualifications/Must Haves:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience leading teams in kitting, material handling, or production support.
Proven servant‑leadership approach with strong coaching and mentoring skills.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, production scheduling, and process control.
1–3 years of supervisory experience in a medium/high‑volume manufacturing environment.
Preferred Skills:
Experience working in a union environment.
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or similar)
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
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