
Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Brunswick · Fond du Lac, WI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $74k–$91k
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Brunswick (industrial) in Fond du Lac, WI.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Root cause, DMAIC, Time studies
- Base pay
- $74k–$91k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $74k–$100k. This one lists $74k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 29 production supervisor openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live production postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- About 13% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 2+)
Typical $75k–$114k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 97%
- ✓ Lean 26%
- EHS / safety 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DMAIC, Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Brunswick
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This plant: Brunswick in Fond du Lac
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Full description from BrunswickAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Travel Required: No
Direct Reports: Yes
Pay Range: $73,900 to $90,500 annually
Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Relocation: No
Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:
Essential Functions
- ◆Own the four main metrics (safety, quality, delivery, and productivity/people); understand results and implement action plans to close gaps and meet targets
- ◆Spend approximately 75% of time on the floor in direct supervision of daily production and 25% on administrative and project tasks
- ◆Adhere to and model Brunswick's Employee Value Proposition and Values (Innovative, Driven, Exceptional, Authentic, and United)
- ◆Display professionalism and represent the company as a leader in all communications and interactions with employees at all levels of the organization
- ◆Utilize tools such as MS Office applications, Shop Floor Manager, OBMS, and similar tools to execute daily
responsibilities
and project work
- ◆Oversee a line or area within a department, including responsibility for front-line employees and leads; understand staffing needs, review nominal headcount, execute to plan, and make candidate selection decisions for open roles
- ◆Ensure the safety of the team and compliance with safety requirements, including PPE adherence, safety policy adherence, conducting safety audits, correcting unsafe behaviors and conditions, and conducting incident investigation reports in partnership with EH&S
- ◆Conduct root cause analysis in partnership with Quality on defects, drive resolution, address repeat warranty issues, and drive corrective actions around compliance findings
- ◆Conduct and lead Continuous Improvement efforts using tools such as Andon, Spaghetti Diagrams, Line Balancing, 5S, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis; identify roadblocks and barriers encountered by work teams and lead cross-functional teams to address issues and execute needed actions
- ◆Drive accountability to policies and procedures; make discretionary decisions guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan
- ◆Manage performance issues; administer disciplinary and corrective actions and conduct performance evaluations for all employees
- ◆Resolve conflict within and across teams; investigate routine personnel issues in partnership with HR
- ◆Create action plans from Employee Opinion Survey results and drive execution of plans for the area of responsibility
- ◆Manage timekeeping and absenteeism; update UKG/Kronos; sign off on timecards; ensure compliance with start/stop times, break times, and meal times
- ◆Understand and manage the production schedule, including impact on other areas; communicate changes or deviations to internal customers and develop action plans with support functions as needed
- ◆Work with leaders in upstream and downstream processes to achieve metrics and partner with peers to resolve production and quality issues
- ◆Ensure development of team as part of succession and talent planning
- ◆Manage cost, expense, and inventory control of materials and supplies
Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree required
- ✓Minimum of 3–5 years of prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
- ✓Strong employee relations management experience
- ✓Ability to coach, direct, and develop employees
- ✓Mechanical aptitude and ability to work closely with operators
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Knowledge of UKG/Kronos
- ✓Lean Six Sigma experience
qualifications
and the business context.
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Job Description
Location: Fond du Lac, WI
Workplace Category: On-site, 3rd Shift 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM
Position Overview
As part of the talented third shift Operations team, you will supervise production employees and assign work to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will recommend and execute improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions through listening, engaging employees, and problem solving. This role also serves as the company conduit for employee communications to keep employees abreast of news and information.
At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Working Conditions
- •Works in a combined office and warehouse/production-floor environment
- •May require occasional early morning, late evening, or weekend work depending on current production needs
- •Physical activity such as walking and bending to inspect inventory locations, with periodic desk-based analytical work
The hiring range for this position is $73,900 to $90,500 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate's
