
Manufacturing Supervisor-1st shift
Ariens Company · Brillion, WI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Ariens Company (industrial) in Brillion, WI.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
How this role compares
Against 16 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 59%
- CNC 53%
- Machining 53%
- Tooling 47%
- Robotics 29%
- GD&T 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Ariens Company
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Ariens Company in Brillion
9 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found on the manufacturing team.
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- Facilities Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer Technician-Machining · Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician (General) · Manufacturing
- Industrial Engineer · Industrial
Full description from Ariens CompanyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and established departmental, plant, and company goals. This person will coach and develop the team, oversee safety of team members, ensure quality standards are met, and lead various lean manufacturing efforts within the facility to drive best-in-class operational performance.
The day to day…
- ◆Responsible for daily operations on the production floor, including scheduling, staffing, training and troubleshooting to ensure that all operations are in full compliance and meet or exceed safety guidelines
- ◆Motivate and lead team members: provide coaching and development opportunities; monitor success through documented periodic work performance evaluations and enact corrective action, as required
- ◆Coordinate departmental activities to meet manufacturing schedules, and take positive action to increase overall equipment effectiveness, achieve Takt time, and reduce lead time
- ◆Role model and encourage teamwork: work with inter- and intra-departmental staff to improve productivity and quality standards in order to meet customer
requirements
- ✓Participate in various lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn new skills or operations
- ✓Perform special assignments and/or duties as required
The qualifications…
- ✓High School diploma or GED
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- ✓Minimum of 3 years related work experience with demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with people, projects and issues
- ✓Demonstrated leadership, coaching and development of people
- ✓Working knowledge of Lean tools (6S, Kaizen, etc.)
- ✓Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About AriensCo
Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:
- ✓Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
- ✓Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
- ✓401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
- ✓Life Insurance
- ✓Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- ✓Short Term Disability
- ✓Parental Leave
- ✓Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
- ✓Paid holidays
- ✓Employee Assistance Program
- ✓Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
- ✓Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
- ✓Employee Product Purchase Program
- ✓50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center
- ✓10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center
- ✓Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only
- ✓Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only
EEO Statement
The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.
Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.
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At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.
We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.
Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people
Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.
Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.
Job Description
A motivated and passionate Manufacturing Leader will be responsible for leading and planning daily manufacturing operations of assigned department to ensure continuous production and delivery of products consistent with customer
