Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division in Chetek, WI is looking for a Production Supervisor to assist in managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale and safety of a production area. This role will be responsible for training and developing subordinates, delegating work assignments, writing and conducting performance appraisals, coaching and counseling employees, and administering disciplinary procedures. This role will interact with employees at all levels of the organization, customers, and outside contacts and will report to the Value Stream Manager.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. Parker's Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the level of quality of product.
• Utilize direct and/or indirect labor to maintain "on-time" delivery of items within their department on a daily basis.
• Responsible for employee safety.
• Maintain a variety of schedules, records, and reports pertaining the tracking of materials through the production cycle and availability of production resources.
• Responsible for identifying employee development needs and monitoring adherence to Parker policies/procedures.
• Train and develop employees to ensure a flexible workforce exist to support fluctuations in business demand.
• Write and conduct performance reviews of hourly employees as required.
• Assist with the monitoring of inventory levels generating tracking reports and performing data entry as required.
• Assume and maintain ownership of the Heijunka system (drives production schedules).
• Utilize visual management systems to communicate plan, progress and continuous improvement activity.
• Communicate with manufacturing engineering and inventory control personnel regarding process changes and methods for improving assembly efficiencies, productivity, and customer service in the plant.

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Qualifications

• One to three years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, or materials management required.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business.
• Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand electronics.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.
• Previous Employee Relations experience a must.
• Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to Management and Employees.
  

Parker Hannifin

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401(k) Matching & Retirement Income Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Five (5) 8-hour shifts
• Monday through Friday
• 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.