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Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Generac · Eagle, WI

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to give a direct report tough feedback or move into progressive discipline. How did you handle it?

comfort with accountability and performance management, not just being liked

Describe a time two operators or two departments were in conflict on the floor and it was slowing production down. What did you do?

conflict resolution skill and willingness to intervene rather than avoid

Tell me about a new employee you onboarded who struggled. What did you do to get them up to speed?

coaching ability and patience with training and development

Describe a continuous improvement or lean project you drove on the floor. What was the before and after?

real ownership of lean initiatives versus passive participation

How many people have you directly supervised, and what did your day-to-day leadership actually look like?

scale and hands-on nature of prior leadership experience

What's your approach to keeping a team motivated during a stretch of mandatory overtime or a tough production push?

ability to sustain morale and retention under pressure

Technical

How do you communicate what happened on your shift to the team coming in next?

whether they have a real handoff process versus loose verbal updates

Have you worked with SAP or a similar ERP system for production tracking? Walk me through how you'd pull and use production performance data day to day.

actual hands-on familiarity with the systems, not just claimed exposure

Tell me about your experience with welding, fabrication, or powder paint operations specifically.

depth of process-specific knowledge for the actual manufacturing lines here

How do you decide how to sequence jobs across multiple product lines when priorities shift during the shift?

practical scheduling judgment across vertical integration and multiple lines

Situational

Walk me through a shift where you had to hit a production schedule but were short-staffed or missing material. What did you do?

how they prioritize order execution and workforce flexibility under real constraints

If Quality flags a defect trend on your line mid-shift, what steps do you take before your shift ends?

cross-functional instinct and whether quality gets sacrificed for schedule

If you noticed a near-miss or unsafe behavior on the line, what would you do in that moment and afterward?

whether safety is a reflex or an afterthought for them

Tell me about a time you had to push back on Planning or Purchasing because what they wanted wasn't realistic for your shift.

cross-departmental assertiveness balanced with collaboration

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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? 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. • 3 to 5 years experience with welding and fabrication operations • Experience with powder paint systems 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. • 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 (i.e. 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. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls and talk or hear.  The employee is regularly required to walk; stoop; crouch; bend and reach above shoulders.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Temperatures can vary from cool to warm depending upon the season. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing and shields for required tasks and closed toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.   “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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