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Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Chamberlain Systems · Germantown, WI · $60,400–$97,525 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to address an employee's attendance or performance.

What they are checking: Willingness to have direct conversations fairly and consistently.

How do you train a new employee so they can work safely and consistently?

What they are checking: Whether they own onboarding rather than leaving new hires to figure it out.

Tell me about a time you had to tell your manager about a problem on your shift.

What they are checking: Honesty and timely escalation, which the posting asks for.

How do you get feedback from your team about what slows them down?

What they are checking: Whether they use employee input to improve productivity and engagement.

What would you do

You will supervise up to 30 people across several work cells. How do you run the start of a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real routine for staffing, safety and goals before production starts.

How do you plan manpower when several people call in on second shift?

What they are checking: Practical skill in moving people and priorities to still hit the most important goals.

A material shortage is about to shut down a cell. What do you do?

What they are checking: Ability to escalate early and work with materials and planning instead of waiting.

About the work

How do you track hour-by-hour production, and what do you do when a cell falls behind?

What they are checking: Active management of the shift so problems get fixed within the hour, not at the end of the day.

Which KPIs have you been responsible for as a supervisor, and how did you improve one?

What they are checking: Results orientation and real experience moving safety, quality or productivity numbers.

How do you use 5S on the floor, and how do you keep it from fading?

What they are checking: Whether they sustain standards rather than holding one clean-up event.

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The full job description

As published by Chamberlain Systems.

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers. 
 Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Responsible for supervising multiple work cells and up to 30 team members; work ethically and with integrity, uphold organizational values; demonstrate leadership and show ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company; monitor hour-by-hour production operations and identify any deviations from the process for correction and escalate when appropriate • Consistently meet or exceed planned production goals and KPIs on assigned shift; continuously improve productivity and efficiency through effective employee relations, manpower planning, 5S principles, material and parts planning, and timely resolution of production problems • Work closely with employees to ensure they have adequate materials, tools, equipment, and training to perform their job safely, efficiently, and consistently; responsible for new employee training, monitoring, and coaching • Ensure the highest quality standards are always followed • Ensure compliance with company safety and 5S policy, and environmental regulations at all times • Process time and attendance, perform and handle disciplinary procedures; prioritize work schedules, delegate work assignments, approve and track time-off requests; coach and complete performance reviews for direct reports; • Ensure production tracker boards are updated daily and all ERP functions related to production are performed by end of shift • Ensure the maintenance and maximum utilization of production machinery and equipment is achieved • Expedite rush and special orders • Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams. • Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential. • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed. • Motivate and lead a high performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members • Drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies • Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM and regular interpersonal communications • Lead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the CG mission, vision and values. Minimum Qualifications: • Associates' degree in a related discipline, or equivalent work experience • 3+ years supervisory experience or as a team lead in a manufacturing environment • Professional work experience that demonstrates progressive increase in level of responsibility and scope of duties • Six Sigma or proficient in Lean / 5S • Leadership Training • Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills • Strong mechanical aptitude • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PPT • Ability to use an ERP system • Experience with 5 whys / root cause analysis • Excellent troubleshooting skills • Preferred Qualifications : Welding, Fabrication, and experience with industrial paint systems, Experience with MRP, BOM and Routing #LI-Onsite 
The pay range for this position is $60,400.00 - $97,525.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

 Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com . NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.

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