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Production Supervisor

Regal Rexnord · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to handle a tough performance conversation with an hourly employee in a union environment. How did you prepare for it and what happened?

whether the candidate can apply discipline consistently under a labor contract without escalating conflict

Tell me about a time you led a root-cause investigation, an A3 or 8D, for a chronic defect. What was the fix and did it hold?

whether their problem-solving produces lasting fixes or just quick patches

Describe a time you had a disagreement with a union steward or with the union over how a policy should be applied. How did it get resolved?

ability to hold the line on standards while keeping the relationship workable

Tell me about a changeover or cycle time problem you improved. What did you change and how much did it save?

concrete CI experience with numbers attached, not just familiarity with lean vocabulary

Tell me about a time you had to deliver bad news to site leadership, like a schedule miss or a quality escape. How did you frame it?

honesty and clarity in upward communication rather than spin

Technical

Walk me through how you'd troubleshoot a CNC part that's coming out of tolerance mid-shift. What do you check first?

actual hands-on machining knowledge versus someone who has only managed machinists from a distance

How do you read and use an SQDIP board day to day, and what do you do when productivity is green but quality is red?

fluency with the specific daily management system this plant runs on, not just familiarity with the acronym

What's your experience with SAP or an MES system for tracking production, and what do you actually pull from it on a normal day?

real system fluency versus a resume keyword

How do you build and use a skills matrix to plan staffing and cross-training on your line?

whether they actually manage workforce flexibility proactively or scramble when someone calls out

What does a first-piece approval process look like on your line, and what's your role when a part fails that check?

understanding of quality gates and whether they'll stop production when needed versus letting bad parts run

Situational

Say you've got a machine down, a shift about to end, and the incoming supervisor doesn't know the history. How do you handle the handoff?

discipline around communication and whether problems get lost between shifts

If you had a skilled operator who's constantly cutting corners on standard work but hitting numbers, what would you do?

whether they'll trade discipline for short-term output or actually enforce the process

Picture this: three operators call in on the same shift and you're behind on a customer order. Walk me through what you do in the first hour.

prioritization and composure under a realistic staffing crunch

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The full job description

As published by Regal Rexnord.

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ Scope of Role The Production Supervisor leads a frontline manufacturing team to deliver daily machining and assembly output safely, efficiently, and with high quality. This role requires strong machining knowledge, the ability to troubleshoot process issues, and the leadership capability to guide a represented (union) workforce. The Production Supervisor ensures execution to plan, drives continuous improvement, and develops talent to support long‑term site stability and performance. Key Responsibilities People Leadership • Lead, coach, and support a team of hourly operators in a represented (union) environment; apply policies consistently and maintain constructive labor–management relations. • Manage staffing, skills matrices, cross‑training, onboarding, and performance conversations. • Build engagement and accountability through clear expectations, feedback, and recognition. Machining & Production Execution • Oversee daily machining and/or assembly operations to meet SQDIP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity) targets. • Ensure operators follow standard work, machining procedures, and correct tooling setups. • Troubleshoot machining issues including dimensional variation, tool wear, feeds/speeds, cycle time barriers, and equipment performance. • Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Engineering to resolve downtime and improve throughput. Quality • Ensure compliance to work instructions, prints, and control plans. • Support first‑piece approvals, dimensional checks, and disposition of non‑conforming material. • Lead or participate in root‑cause problem solving (A3/8D) for defects and chronic process issues. Continuous Improvement • Drive improvements in machining efficiency, scrap reduction, changeover time, and standard work. • Facilitate 5S sustainment, visual management enhancements, and waste elimination. • Support alignment to plant CI goals and divisional initiatives. Communication & Coordination • Lead daily tier meetings and ensure effective cross‑shift handoffs. • Provide updates on staffing, performance, risks, and countermeasures to site leadership. Required Qualifications • Associate’s degree (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field) OR equivalent relevant experience. • Machining background required — experience with CNC machining, tooling, setup, troubleshooting, or machining operations leadership. • 2–5+ years of experience supervising hourly manufacturing employees. • Demonstrated ability to execute production schedules and manage daily operations. • Strong problem‑solving capability (A3/8D/root‑cause). • SAP/MES proficiency preferred and strong communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in a union environment (preferred). • CI training (Lean/6σ) or experience implementing standard work, 5S, visual management. • Experience in precision machining, metal cutting, or similar discrete industrial manufacturing. Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States.   Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) • Paid Time Off and Holidays • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance • Paid Leaves • Tuition Assistance About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters Notification to Agencies : Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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