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Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Jun 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had to lead a shift when you were short-staffed and still had to hit the schedule. What did you do?

how the candidate prioritizes production goals against real staffing constraints and whether they problem-solve versus just push people harder

Tell me about a time you had to discipline or coach an employee whose performance or attendance was slipping. How did you handle the conversation and what happened after?

comfort with progressive discipline and whether they balance accountability with fairness

Tell me about a continuous improvement or lean project you drove on the floor. What was the problem, what did you change, and how did you know it worked?

real experience with lean tools and whether improvements were measured, not just attempted

Describe a situation where you had to work with Planning, Materials, or Quality to solve a problem that was slowing down your line. How did that conversation go?

cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to advocate for the shift's needs without creating friction

Tell me about a time your team missed schedule attainment or had a quality miss. What did you find when you dug into it, and what did you change?

root cause thinking and ownership of outcomes rather than assigning blame

Tell me about someone you developed or promoted during your time as a leader. What did you see in them and what did you do to help them grow?

genuine investment in developing people versus just managing tasks

Technical

What's your experience working with an ERP system like SAP for things like scheduling, tracking production data, or pulling reports?

hands-on familiarity with the tools needed to run daily order execution and reporting

How do you onboard a new hire on your line so they're productive quickly without cutting corners on training?

practical approach to training and workforce ramp-up in a manufacturing setting

How would you figure out the right mix of skills and flexibility your team needs to cover multiple product lines or vertical integration processes?

understanding of workforce planning and cross-training in a multi-line environment

Situational

Say you come in for the start of second shift and first shift leaves you a mess - behind schedule, a quality issue flagged, and a machine down. Walk me through how you'd sort out what to tackle first.

ability to triage competing priorities under pressure and communicate across shift handoff

Two of your operators are in an ongoing disagreement that's starting to affect the line. How do you step in?

conflict resolution skills and whether they address problems directly instead of letting them fester

If you noticed a safety shortcut becoming common practice on your line - people skipping a step to save time - what would you do?

whether safety is treated as non-negotiable versus something traded off for speed

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The full job description

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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? 2nd Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 1:30am We are seeking a Production Supervisor to support 2nd Shift at our manufacturing facility in Beaver Dam, WI!   The Production Supervisor leads the daily operation of a production shift with responsibility for interacting with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality, Facilities and other departments to achieve maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner.   The scope of ownership includes various manufacturing processes (ie.   vertical integration, multiple product lines, etc). Success in this role is defined by daily order execution, workforce flexibility, employee onboarding, productivity/efficiency, sequencing, process adherence, and training/development in production. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in driving quality, schedule attainment, Safety, and productivity/efficiency. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience. • 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office. • Experience as a team lead or leading project teams in an operational environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts. • Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees. • Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests. ​ • Assuring all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures.   Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly. • Selects, coaches and develops staff.  Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.  Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary. Other Duties as assigned and the following:  • Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory. • Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees.  • Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures. • Developing and maintaining a workforce to meet capacity plans.  Work with other departments to manage parts flow. • Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability.  Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair. • Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success.   Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated. • Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop.  Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development. • Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes. • Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group. Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem. • Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow. • Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service. Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas.  Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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