Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
The QTI Group · Beaver Dam, WI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $65k–$75k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at The QTI Group (industrial) in Beaver Dam, WI. Coordinate daily core room operations to support production schedules and customer requirements.
- Tools it names
- Casting, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $65k–$75k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $70k–$95k. This one lists $65k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 43 production supervisor openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 40 other live production postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- About 18% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $73k–$97k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 93%
- ✓ EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
Mfg/Prod Location: Beaver Dam, WI Pay : $65,000.00 Work type: Direct Hire - Full Time
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Job Description
Responsibilities
- ◆Coordinate daily core room operations to support production schedules and customer requirements.
- ◆Supervise core production activities including staffing, materials, equipment, and workflow management.
- ◆Ensure adequate inventory levels of consumable raw materials are maintained.
- ◆Monitor compliance with process instructions and shop card
requirements
for core production.
- ✓Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and improve production quality.
- ✓Ensure sample cores are produced and completed according to required timelines.
- ✓Maintain OSHA compliance and promote a safe working environment throughout the department.
- ✓Recommend staffing levels and schedule employees to meet production demands.
- ✓Approve time off requests and maintain attendance records within company systems.
- ✓Coach, train, and develop employees to improve performance and promote career growth.
- ✓Partner with Human Resources and Operations to support onboarding and ongoing training initiatives.
- ✓Address employee relations issues and administer corrective action when necessary.
- ✓Coordinate maintenance requests and work with maintenance personnel to keep equipment operating effectively.
- ✓Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma, HSED, or GED required.
- ✓Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing, foundry, or process-driven environment preferred.
- ✓Leadership training or supervisory development experience preferred.
- ✓Strong communication and team-building skills.
- ✓Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
- ✓Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
- ✓Forklift experience or the ability to become forklift certified.
- ✓Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- ✓Experience managing employee attendance, scheduling, and performance preferred.
- ✓Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
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Summary
This direct hire Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing all core production activities, including materials, equipment, staffing, scheduling, quality, and delivery performance. The supervisor plays a critical leadership role in ensuring production goals are met while maintaining safety, quality, and operational efficiency within a foundry manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production setting and enjoys developing teams while driving continuous improvement.
- •Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:00am-2:30pm plus Fridays as needed
- •Pay: $65,000-$75,000 annually, depending on experience
