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3rd Shift Supervisor

Wabtec · Hibbing, MN

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Manufacturing
Travel
Includes overnights
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor manufacturing role at Wabtec (industrial) in Hibbing, MN.

They ask for
2+ years
Tools it names
Welding
Day to day
overnight travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $63k–$107k.

Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 19 production supervisor openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 17 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 56%
  • CNC 33%
  • Value stream mapping 28%
  • Tooling 28%
  • Machining 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbsOvernight travel

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Who will you be working with?

L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI cooling and heat transfer solutions that are custom-made for heavy equipment in the mining, oil, gas, construction, and heavy industrial industries. This role is crucial in ensuring product completion and meeting quality standards prior to shipping. You will work directly with other production supervisors and the Production Manager. This role directly reports to the Production Manager.

How will you make a difference?

The Shift Supervisor – Assembly, Tubing and Welding is responsible for overseeing the Assembly, Tubing and Welding departments during their assigned shift. This role ensures coordinated production, safe operations, and adherence to quality and delivery expectations across departments. The supervisor provides leadership during overnight operations, ensures continuity between shifts, and supports daily production objectives through effective communication and problem-solving.

This is a salaried position for 3rd shift, operating Sunday–Thursday from 10:00 PM–6:00 AM (adjust as needed) .

What do we want to know about you?

  • •High School Diploma or GED required.
  • •2 years of previous supervisory experience or 3 years of service at L&M.
  • •18 years of age or older.

What will your typical day look like?

  • •Supervise Assembly, Tubing and Welding departments and support other departments operations during 3rd shift.
  • •Ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are met overnight.
  • •Communicate issues, delays, or concerns to the Production Manager and incoming shift leadership.
  • •Review jobs for special instructions and required procedures.
  • •Train, evaluate, and motivate personnel; ensure appropriate staffing levels.
  • •Manage attendance, scheduling, discipline, and staffing needs for assigned shift.
  • •Maintain accurate employee time records and coordinate payroll corrections as needed.
  • •Ensure compliance with safety procedures and maintain a clean, orderly shop environment.
  • •Coordinate production activity to support on-time starts and smooth transitions into 1st shift.
  • •Complete required reports, HIT lists, and other shift documentation.
  • •Monitor equipment readiness and escalate maintenance needs as appropriate.
  • •Attend required meetings and training sessions as directed.
  • •Assist in other production areas as qualified.
  • •Ensure backup coverage and knowledge transfer during shift transitions.
  • •Perform work safely and support a culture of continuous improvement.
  • •Perform related duties as assigned.

What about the physical demands of the job?

  • •Wear proper PPE including earplugs, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, and work-provided uniform (gloves as required).
  • •Lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • •Sit or stand for extended periods.
  • •Read and follow instructions, drawings, and blueprints.
  • •Maintain safe work conditions at all times.

You may be asked to perform duties outside of your primary function, for which appropriate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those legally authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test, as applicable.

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