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Production Supervisor
Location: Butler, WI
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
All candidates must take a culture index at https://go.cultureindex.com/p/GEDDFQ6D1sk6xU74tD7k to be considered for the position.
Join MRPC: Build What’s Next in Medical Technology
Make an impact. Grow your career. Shape the future of healthcare.
At MRPC, you’ll do more than manufacture products—you’ll help create technologies that improve and save lives around the world, maybe even someone you know.
With more than 100 years of manufacturing expertise, MRPC is a growing leader in medical device manufacturing, supporting advanced technologies like robotic-assisted surgery and next-generation healthcare solutions.
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced technology, solve meaningful challenges, grow your skills, and turn great ideas into action. We’re investing in our people, technology, and facilities—and creating opportunities for talented individuals to grow with us.
Join MRPC and build a career with purpose.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor provides hands-on leadership and direction for assigned shift manufacturing operations. The Supervisor is accountable for daily execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives; develops and engages the workforce; sustains MRPC Manufacturing Excellence systems; and ensures safe, compliant, efficient production that delivers conforming product to customers on time and in full. The Production Supervisor mentors and serves as the escalation point for Team Leads and employees, owns department-level performance metrics, drives continuous improvement, and partners directly with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Materials to resolve complex production issues. The role also provides hands-on support for machine set-ups and process troubleshooting when needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded as management determines necessary.
- Lead daily SQDC execution: communicate shift priorities, review performance at daily accountability meetings, maintain visual management, and escalate abnormalities with clear owners and due dates.
- Safety: enforce safe work practices, required procedures, PPE, and safe product requirements; identify and correct hazards; conduct shift safety observations; and ensure incidents and near misses are reported, contained, and investigated.
- Quality: ensure operators have current work instructions, inspection criteria, approved materials, tools, and training; reinforce the expectation to never accept, make, or pass on defects.
- Delivery: use MES Shop Data, Real Time tools, production schedules, and established priorities to assign labor and equipment, manage constraints, and deliver customer requirements on time and in full.
- Cost: monitor labor productivity, scrap, downtime, efficiency, capacity, material usage, and overhead-related cost drivers; investigate unfavorable variance and implement timely countermeasures.
- Manufacturing Excellence: lead by example through Gemba presence, disciplined daily management, standard work, waste removal, and incremental continual improvement.
- Implement and sustain 5S through defined ownership, routine audits, timely corrective actions, and employee engagement in workplace organization and visual controls.
- Coach Leads and operators in Training Within Industry methods, including Job Instruction, Job Relations, and Job Methods, as applicable; verify training effectiveness and maintain skills-depth documentation.
- Engage employees in improvement ideas and Prosperity Gain projects that remove waste, improve flow, reduce variation, and strengthen safety, quality, delivery, or cost performance.
- Provide timely recognition, coaching, and accountability; support hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, development plans, attendance management, and disciplinary actions in accordance with MRPC policies.
- Perform production work, equipment operation, setup support, or troubleshooting when qualified and needed, without losing focus on shift leadership, escalation, and overall SQDC performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including injection molding strongly preferred, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Working knowledge of SQDC, Manufacturing Excellence, 5S, Gemba, visual management, standard work, waste reduction, and structured problem solving.
- Ability to interpret and act on production metrics including safety performance, first-pass yield, scrap, downtime, schedule attainment, labor productivity, efficiency, capacity, and cost variance.
- Experience with MES, Shop Data, ERP, Microsoft Office, or comparable manufacturing information systems.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, facilitation, project management, decision-making, and root cause problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of quality systems, MRB and nonconforming material controls, controlled procedures, inspection requirements, and corrective action practices.
- Ability to organize shift priorities, manage multiple demands, make timely escalations, and communicate concise passdown information across functions and shifts.
- Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build accountability and employee engagement.
- Demonstrated success leading Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives; Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus.
- Working knowledge of ISO quality systems and OSHA safety regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed primarily on the manufacturing floor and requires standing or walking for extended periods, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally. Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions (noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures) should be expected; appropriate PPE is required in designated areas.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
MRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
#MRPCJOBS
Production Supervisor
Location: Butler, WI
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
All candidates must take a culture index at https://go.cultureindex.com/p/GEDDFQ6D1sk6xU74tD7k to be considered for the position.
Join MRPC: Build What’s Next in Medical Technology
Make an impact. Grow your career. Shape the future of healthcare.
At MRPC, you’ll do more than manufacture products—you’ll help create technologies that improve and save lives around the world, maybe even someone you know.
With more than 100 years of manufacturing expertise, MRPC is a growing leader in medical device manufacturing, supporting advanced technologies like robotic-assisted surgery and next-generation healthcare solutions.
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced technology, solve meaningful challenges, grow your skills, and turn great ideas into action. We’re investing in our people, technology, and facilities—and creating opportunities for talented individuals to grow with us.
Join MRPC and build a career with purpose.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor provides hands-on leadership and direction for assigned shift manufacturing operations. The Supervisor is accountable for daily execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives; develops and engages the workforce; sustains MRPC Manufacturing Excellence systems; and ensures safe, compliant, efficient production that delivers conforming product to customers on time and in full. The Production Supervisor mentors and serves as the escalation point for Team Leads and employees, owns department-level performance metrics, drives continuous improvement, and partners directly with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Materials to resolve complex production issues. The role also provides hands-on support for machine set-ups and process troubleshooting when needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded as management determines necessary.
- Lead daily SQDC execution: communicate shift priorities, review performance at daily accountability meetings, maintain visual management, and escalate abnormalities with clear owners and due dates.
- Safety: enforce safe work practices, required procedures, PPE, and safe product requirements; identify and correct hazards; conduct shift safety observations; and ensure incidents and near misses are reported, contained, and investigated.
- Quality: ensure operators have current work instructions, inspection criteria, approved materials, tools, and training; reinforce the expectation to never accept, make, or pass on defects.
- Delivery: use MES Shop Data, Real Time tools, production schedules, and established priorities to assign labor and equipment, manage constraints, and deliver customer requirements on time and in full.
- Cost: monitor labor productivity, scrap, downtime, efficiency, capacity, material usage, and overhead-related cost drivers; investigate unfavorable variance and implement timely countermeasures.
- Manufacturing Excellence: lead by example through Gemba presence, disciplined daily management, standard work, waste removal, and incremental continual improvement.
- Implement and sustain 5S through defined ownership, routine audits, timely corrective actions, and employee engagement in workplace organization and visual controls.
- Coach Leads and operators in Training Within Industry methods, including Job Instruction, Job Relations, and Job Methods, as applicable; verify training effectiveness and maintain skills-depth documentation.
- Engage employees in improvement ideas and Prosperity Gain projects that remove waste, improve flow, reduce variation, and strengthen safety, quality, delivery, or cost performance.
- Provide timely recognition, coaching, and accountability; support hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, development plans, attendance management, and disciplinary actions in accordance with MRPC policies.
- Perform production work, equipment operation, setup support, or troubleshooting when qualified and needed, without losing focus on shift leadership, escalation, and overall SQDC performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including injection molding strongly preferred, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Working knowledge of SQDC, Manufacturing Excellence, 5S, Gemba, visual management, standard work, waste reduction, and structured problem solving.
- Ability to interpret and act on production metrics including safety performance, first-pass yield, scrap, downtime, schedule attainment, labor productivity, efficiency, capacity, and cost variance.
- Experience with MES, Shop Data, ERP, Microsoft Office, or comparable manufacturing information systems.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, facilitation, project management, decision-making, and root cause problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of quality systems, MRB and nonconforming material controls, controlled procedures, inspection requirements, and corrective action practices.
- Ability to organize shift priorities, manage multiple demands, make timely escalations, and communicate concise passdown information across functions and shifts.
- Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build accountability and employee engagement.
- Demonstrated success leading Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives; Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus.
- Working knowledge of ISO quality systems and OSHA safety regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed primarily on the manufacturing floor and requires standing or walking for extended periods, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally. Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions (noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures) should be expected; appropriate PPE is required in designated areas.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
MRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
#MRPCJOBS
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Who's Hiring
- Altium Packaging37
- Cintas34
- Tyson Foods Incorporated31
- Saint-Gobain28
- Jabil25
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing47
- Chemicals & Materials34
- Food & Beverage28
- Electronics & Hardware22
- Automotive16
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production supervisor jobs.
- 3 to 5 years of experience supervising production or manufacturing teams
- Proven ability to meet daily and weekly production targets and KPIs
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain it
- Experience with production scheduling, inventory tracking, or ERP systems
- Associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Production Supervisor Job Search
Quantify output and efficiency on your resume
Production supervisors are judged on throughput, downtime, and safety records, so your resume needs numbers. Replace vague phrases like 'managed a team' with specifics about headcount, shift output targets, or waste reduction results you achieved.
List your certifications before your degree
Hiring managers in manufacturing scan for OSHA 10 or 30, Lean, Six Sigma, or ISO 9001 credentials before they check your education. Put certifications in a dedicated section near the top so they appear before your job history.
Filter openings by shift type before you apply
Many production supervisor roles are for overnight, weekend, or rotating shifts that may not match your availability. Read the shift requirements in each posting before applying so you're not screening into roles you'll decline at the offer stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a scenario answer for labor disputes
Interviewers for production supervisor roles almost always ask how you've handled a conflict on the floor or a policy a team resisted. Write out a specific example using the situation, action, and result format before your interview, not during it.
Negotiate start date before base pay
Production facilities often need supervisors for an upcoming shift change or headcount expansion, which gives you leverage on start timing. Securing a two-week buffer before your start date costs the employer less than salary and can protect you from a rushed onboarding.
Production Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production supervisors?
The companies hiring the most production supervisors right now include Altium Packaging, Cintas, and Tyson Foods Incorporated, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be highest at facilities running multiple shifts or scaling up production capacity.
How many production supervisor jobs are remote?
About 9% of production supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since most roles require a physical presence on the production floor. The sub-areas most likely to allow hybrid schedules are quality assurance coordination and production planning roles that blend floor oversight with administrative reporting duties.
How do you become a production supervisor?
Most production supervisors start as machine operators, line leads, or quality technicians and move into supervision after demonstrating reliability and the ability to guide others. Building familiarity with your facility's scheduling systems, completing an OSHA certification, and volunteering for shift lead coverage are the steps that most consistently lead to a supervisor title.
Can you get hired as a production supervisor without prior supervisory experience?
Yes, employers regularly hire production supervisors from the ranks of experienced operators or technicians who have never held a formal supervisor title. Highlighting moments where you trained new hires, covered a lead's responsibilities, or resolved a floor issue independently signals supervisory readiness even without the title on your resume.
What does the production supervisor interview process look like?
Most production supervisor interviews run two to three rounds, starting with a phone screen focused on your shift and industry background, followed by an in-person or video interview with behavioral questions about team management, safety incidents, and hitting production targets. Some employers add a brief floor walk or a scenario exercise where you describe how you'd handle a line stoppage or attendance problem.
Where can I find and apply to production supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to production supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and shift availability, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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