Production Supervisor - 2nd shift
Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Production Supervisor - 2nd shift.
This role is located in our Waukesha, WI site. Relocation assistance will be provided.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $83250.0 - $122100.0 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 oversee departmental operations and collaborate across functions to achieve goals in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and continuous improvement. You'll enhance employee engagement and communication to support strategic objectives, and lead or participate in Lean/Six Sigma (MVP) initiatives to drive ongoing improvement.
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In this role you will:
- Workforce Management: Hire, train, and develop production staff to meet departmental goals; manage performance, attendance, and administrative records.
- Operations Oversight: Direct daily activities across work centers to optimize labor, equipment, and materials within budget and quality standards.
- Performance & Continuous Improvement: Own area performance, lead shift transitions, drive improvement initiatives, and align staffing with plant goals.
- Quality & Efficiency: Ensure parts meet engineering specs; minimize scrap and rework through effective process control.
- Cost & Budget Control: Analyze reports, manage expenses, and support budgeting efforts to maintain cost-effective operations.
- Manufacturing Excellence: Implement modern methods to boost productivity, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or completion of Eaton's Front Line Leader Associate program
- 1-2 years 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.
- Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that live outside a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in shop operations such as machining, assembly, fabrication as well as manufacturing systems such as Lean, Shop Floor Control, MRP, routings, BOMs, SPC, and ISO 9000.
- Previous leadership experience in manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of employment law such as OSHA, FMLA, harassment, etc.
- Experience with lean manufacturing / Operational Excellence in 5S+, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, etc.
- Experience in Engineered-to-order environment
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You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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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)