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Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Pentair · Manitowoc, WI · $61,200–$113,600 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you led a production shift through a tough night. What did you do to keep it on track?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead the shift as its primary operational leader when things go wrong.

Tell me about an employee you developed who became stronger on the job.

What they are checking: Whether they invest in workforce development rather than only managing output.

How do you hold people accountable for performance without hurting the team's engagement?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance accountability and respect, both named in the posting's objectives.

Tell me about a time you had to deliver a decision your team didn't like. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain unpopular decisions honestly and keep the team's trust.

What would you do

You see an experienced operator skipping a safety step. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce safety consistently, even with respected or senior employees.

Halfway through the shift you're 20 percent behind the schedule. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find the cause and adjust staffing or flow, and escalate early instead of hiding the gap.

Second shift has less support staff around. How do you get help from Maintenance, Quality or Engineering when you need it?

What they are checking: Whether they build cross-functional relationships and handle problems that come up after day staff leave.

About the work

How do you start a shift to make sure everyone knows the safety, quality and production goals?

What they are checking: Whether they run effective shift-start meetings that set priorities instead of just assigning stations.

Walk me through how you'd lead a problem-solving session on a repeat quality defect.

What they are checking: Whether they use structured problem solving and involve operators in finding root causes.

Which metrics would you track daily for your shift, and what would you do with them?

What they are checking: Whether they use safety, quality, delivery and cost data to make decisions during the shift.

How do you hand off your shift to make sure the next shift doesn't inherit surprises?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly between shifts, since many plant problems start in poor handoffs.

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The full job description

As published by Pentair.

Job Description: At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. We have an opportunity for a Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift - to join our Manitowoc, WI team. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating second shift manufacturing operations to safely achieve production, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement objectives. This role provides direct leadership to production employees, ensuring efficient execution of manufacturing schedules while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, operational performance, and continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor serves as the primary operational leader for the shift, driving accountability, workforce development, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to support Manitowoc Ice's commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. You will: • Lead safe, compliant manufacturing operations by enforcing safety, quality, and environmental standards. • Direct daily production activities to meet schedule, efficiency, and customer requirements. • Monitor performance metrics and drive improvements in productivity, quality, and cost. • Implement Lean Manufacturing, MDI, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing employees and team leaders. • Manage performance, attendance, onboarding, training, and employee engagement. • Lead root cause analysis, incident investigations, and corrective actions. • Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve operational performance. • Support new product introductions, process improvements, and plant initiatives. • Communicate operational results, priorities, and expectations to employees and leadership. Key Qualifications: • Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent leadership experience considered. Bachelor's degree preferred. • 3+ years of manufacturing experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role. • Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety, quality systems, and workforce management. • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP/MES, and manufacturing reporting systems. • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and employee development skills. • Experience in high-volume and union manufacturing environments preferred. • Ability to work a Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM schedule. Compensation: For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $61200 - $113600 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus. Benefits: As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance. Equal Opportunity Employer Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.

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