
Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (Large Enclosures)
Rehlko · Sheboygan, WI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $70k–$88k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Rehlko (industrial) in Sheboygan, WI. Implement, enforce, and promote all safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Root cause
- Base pay
- $70k–$88k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $74k–$100k. This one lists $70k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 30 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 31 other live production postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- About 9% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $74k–$100k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 97%
- ✓ Lean 28%
- EHS / safety 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Rehlko in Sheboygan
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Systems & Reliability Specialist · Reliability · Specialist
- Quality Engineer Small Assembly · Quality
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Responsibilities
- ◆Lead, train, coach, and motivate the 1st shift production team in Large Enclosures Assembly.
- ◆Oversee daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
- ◆Coordinate the build with components and generator sets supplied by other areas; when parts or units are short, make timely decisions to keep production moving and minimize downtime.
- ◆Manage daily workforce movement, reassigning associates as needed to fill gaps and keep the team engaged and productive.
- ◆Communicate department needs and status across all three shifts, and relay accurate, timely information to associates on the floor.
- ◆Support associates in using digital work instructions.
- ◆Monitor equipment performance, conduct routine inspections, and coordinate with maintenance teams for repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
- ◆Implement, enforce, and promote all safety policies, procedures, and environmental
requirements
to maintain a safe working environment.
- ✓Conduct daily Safety Gemba walks and lead safety discussions, utilizing established safety Gemba scripts and standard work to identify hazards, reinforce safe behaviors, and drive corrective actions.
- ✓Investigate safety incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring timely root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- ✓Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
- ✓Maintain accurate production records, including shift reports, maintenance logs, inventory levels, and performance metrics.
- ✓Collaborate with other supervisors, engineering, quality, supply chain, materials, and support departments to ensure seamless operational flow.
- ✓Conduct employee performance reviews, provide coaching and feedback, and support employee development initiatives.
- ✓Manage employee timekeeping, attendance, scheduling, and adherence to company policies and HR procedures.
- ✓Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost reduction.
- ✓Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans to achieve departmental and plant objectives.
- ✓Support and participate in lean manufacturing, 5S, and operational excellence activities.
- ✓Maintain compliance with all company, customer, regulatory, and operational requirements.
- ✓Perform additional duties, projects, and
responsibilities
as assigned by the manager.
Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent.
- ✓Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- ✓Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in a fast-paced production environment.
- ✓Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
- ✓Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to make timely decisions and take accountability for them.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing systems.
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- ✓Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as business needs require.
- ✓Must be able to remain on the production floor and move throughout the work area for the majority of the shift to lead
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Why Work at Rehlko
Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
- •Competitive compensation and benefits
- •Work-life flexibility
- •Recognition and rewards
- •Development and career opportunities
- •A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
As the Production Supervisor you will supervises and coordinate the activities of production personnel on 1st shift in Large Enclosures Assembly – the final stage of the assembly process – to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality operations within the Rehlko manufacturing facility. The production supervisor will focus on optimizing production output, maintaining equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
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