Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (Regulators)
Eaton's Power Systems Division is currently seeking a Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (Regulators). This position is located at our Waukesha, WI (Badger Dr) location.
This role is located in Waukesha, WI facility. No relocation assistance will be provided.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
As a Production Supervisor, you will direct departmental activities and initiate/participate in cross-functional activities to accomplish the objectives of safety, quality, on-time delivery, inventory, productivity, and continuous improvement, which focuses on removing cost from the business as well as meeting departmental metrics, goals, and objectives.
In this role, you will:
- Drive Zero Incident Safety Culture
- Align Eaton Quality System priorities to department requirements
- Manage department operations and prioritize production requirements
- Initiate and coordinate assistance as required from support departments
- Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardize work processes are followed, countermeasures are implemented, and the area of responsibility is compliant with safety requirements.
- Review daily in-process inventory reports to determine and assign priorities
- Facilitate shift activity among other department supervisors. Assign daily work schedules for direct and indirect labor to meet business goals
- Monitor and provide coaching follow-up for performance regarding safety, quality, and productivity.
- Monitor equipment and facility conditions; create maintenance work orders to ensure safe, efficient operations.
- Maintain associate files, including attendance, OT equalization, vacation, training, and time-off requests.
- Manage and adhere to department expense budgets.Lead daily/weekly meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and interpret policy.
- Provide training resources and support onboarding of new business partners.
- Coordinate job bidding processes and verify candidate eligibility.
- Lead cross-functional teams to improve processes and achieve plant goals.
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Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or completion of Eaton's Front Line Leader Associate program
- Two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
- One (1) year of supervisory experience
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with lean manufacturing / Operational Excellence in 5S+, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, etc.
- Experience in an Engineered to order environment
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)