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Operations Supervisor - The Toro Company

Toro · Tomah, WI · $63,300–$79,100 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a team you supervised in a repetitive production environment. How did you keep people engaged?

What they are checking: Leadership that keeps people focused and motivated in highly repetitive work.

How do you build a culture where people report near misses and problems instead of hiding them?

What they are checking: Building a proactive safety mindset, which the posting stresses for daily decisions.

Tell me about a continuous improvement project you led. What changed and how did you measure it?

What they are checking: Real experience with improvement work that produced a measurable result.

How do you set clear expectations for a new team member and follow up on them?

What they are checking: Communication and accountability habits that make performance fair and predictable.

Tell me about a time you had to address an attendance or performance problem with an employee.

What they are checking: Whether they handle hard conversations directly, fairly and in line with policy.

What would you do

Walk me through how you'd plan your team's assignments at the start of a shift when two people call in.

What they are checking: Practical scheduling and tradeoffs to still meet productivity targets with fewer people.

You see an experienced operator skipping a safety step to keep up. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety ahead of output and correct people consistently, even top performers.

A quality problem slips out to a customer from your area. How do you handle it with your team and with leadership?

What they are checking: Ownership, containment and honest reporting when standards were not met.

How do you work with other supervisors and site leadership when your priorities conflict?

What they are checking: Collaboration across shifts and departments to align processes with business goals.

About the work

Output dropped 15 percent this week on your line. How do you find out why?

What they are checking: Root-cause problem solving using data and floor observation rather than guessing or blaming.

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The full job description

As published by Toro.

Operations Supervisor at The Toro Company: This position supervises operations staff characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes, in a limited area of the operations. The Operations Supervisor position is a pivotal role expected to steer our operations towards excellence. Responsible for overseeing a range of critical functions, this position ensures strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role demands a leader who can effectively manage people and processes, driving team performance and business results through inspirational leadership and effective communication. Salary Range: $63,300 - $79,100 (based on experience) What Will You Do? • Effectively manage daily work assignments and schedules to meet productivity and drive business results. • Monitor production activity, identify process issues, troubleshoot causes, and develop short- and long-term solutions as merited. • Work closely with site leadership and other supervisors to establish clear processes in alignment • with business objectives. • Ensure adherence to TTC standards, procedures, policies, and government regulations, quality, and compliance. • Prioritize adherence to safety protocols encouraging a proactive mindset towards safety in daily operations and decision-making. • Communicate clear expectations, goals, and accomplishments to the team, tying efforts to TTC quality standards, safety protocols, and government regulations. • Support quality and continuous improvement initiatives by advocating for and implementing where merited the improvements with the team. • Promote a culture of trust and accountability by demonstrating honesty, integrity, clear communications and ethical behaviors. • Engage and support team members' development and collaboration toward common goals, while taking ownership of team performance to drive business success. • Other tasks and duties as assigned. What Do You Need? • High School Diploma or /GED equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. • Level determined by years of experience: • Operations Supervisor I: Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations manufacturing or distribution environment. • Operations Supervisor II: Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations manufacturing or distribution environment and a minimum of 2 years of experience in supervisory role experience. • Basic understanding of the supervisory principles to include problem-solving and conflict resolution. • Effective verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills. • Ability to work effectively with a diverse team. • Organizational and time management skills. • Proficient software application skills; preferred Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Kronos, Workday. • Ability to understand and follow safety protocols and regulations. • Strong organizational and planning abilities • Experience in process improvement; LEAN or continuous improvement certification preferred. • Ability to meet required goals and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment. Key Supervisor Competencies: • Inspire Trust: Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in all interactions. • Engage People: Express genuine interest in people and their development. • Enable Teams: Motivate individuals to work together as a team towards a common goal. • Be Accountable: Act like an owner in terms of how performance impacts the business. • Communicate with Impact: Give others clarity about their work and why it matters. Other Job-Related Components: • Ability to walk and stand throughout working hours, up to 10 hours. • Manufacturing / industrial setting with moving equipment and varying lighting, temperature, and noise levels • Typical office environment as it pertains to lighting, temperature, and noise level when in administrative/operations offices. • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse, and other simple tools found in common industrial and office areas. The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.