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Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Bilingual Preferred)

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you improved productivity on a line without hurting quality or safety.

What they are checking: Balanced improvement, since the role is measured on all three.

Bilingual is preferred. How have you led a team where not everyone spoke the same first language?

What they are checking: Communicating clearly and fairly across language differences on the floor.

Tell me about a time you had to address a safety violation by an experienced employee.

What they are checking: Willingness to enforce safety consistently regardless of seniority.

What would you do

It's the start of second shift and you're down four people. How do you staff the lines?

What they are checking: Workforce flexibility and fast decisions that protect schedule and safety.

How do you onboard a new hire so they're safe and productive in their first week?

What they are checking: Employee onboarding and training, which the posting lists as a success measure.

Quality finds a defect that has been running for an hour. What do you do?

What they are checking: Containment first, then root cause, working with Quality rather than against them.

How do you work with Planning, Materials and Ops Engineering when a problem crosses departments?

What they are checking: Cross-department coordination, which the posting describes as central.

The shift is Monday to Thursday, 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. How do you stay connected with first shift and management?

What they are checking: Clear handoffs and communication on a late shift.

About the work

How do you decide the order to run jobs when materials and orders change during the shift?

What they are checking: Sequencing skill, which the posting names as part of daily order execution.

What measures would you look at each night to know whether your shift went well?

What they are checking: Using schedule attainment, safety, quality and efficiency data to lead.

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

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 (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. 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. • Spanish-English bilingual candidates are preferred to support effective communication with a diverse workforce and candidate population. 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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