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Job Description:
At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.
We have an opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join our Manitowoc, WI team. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating third-shift manufacturing operations to safely achieve production, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement objectives. This role provides direct leadership to production employees, ensuring efficient execution of manufacturing schedules while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, operational performance, and continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor serves as the primary operational leader for the shift, driving accountability, workforce development, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to support Manitowoc Ice's commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
You will:
- Safety Leadership
- Champion and enforce all company safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Conduct routine floor audits, safety observations, and risk assessments. Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions. Promote a proactive safety culture focused on injury prevention and employee well-being. Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Production Management
- Direct daily manufacturing activities to achieve production schedules and customer commitments. Monitor production performance, efficiency, and throughput. Allocate labor and resources effectively to meet business objectives. Manage shift startup, shift handoff, and end-of-shift communication processes. Escalate operational issues and coordinate resolution with support functions.
- Quality & Operational Excellence
- Ensure compliance with established quality standards, work instructions, and operating procedures. Address quality concerns and support containment and corrective action activities. Drive first-pass yield improvements and scrap reduction initiatives. Maintain focus on continuous improvement, standard work, and process discipline. Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and MDI (Managing for Daily Improvement) practices.
- Employee Leadership & Development
- Supervise, coach, and develop hourly manufacturing employees and team leaders. Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards. Manage attendance, performance, and corrective action processes in accordance with company policy. Conduct performance reviews, development discussions, and employee coaching sessions. Support employee engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives. Facilitate training and onboarding of new employees.
- Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities. Participate in Kaizen events and operational improvement projects. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance. Drive waste elimination and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Human Resources, Maintenance, and EHS teams. Coordinate efforts to resolve production barriers and improve operational performance. Support new product introductions, process improvements, and plant initiatives. Communicate operational performance and business priorities to employees and leadership.
Key Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety practices, and quality systems.
- Experience managing employee performance, attendance, and workforce development.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience with ERP, MES, or production planning systems.
- Union manufacturing environment experience.
- Ability to manage a shift from 10:00 pm- 6:00 am.
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Compensation:
For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $61200 - $113600/ year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.
Benefits:
As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.
