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Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation

People & HR, Operations
Mequon, WI, USA
Posted on Nov 14, 2025

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Who is Rockwell:

Do you want to make a difference in the world? At Rockwell Automation you can do just that and more. Rockwell is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and sustainable. Rockwell was recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2020. We place a high value on integrity which fosters an environment where all employees can and want to make an impact.

To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, please visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

What Rockwell Brings to You:

Rockwell cares about our employees and our benefits package is just one way we support you. Rockwell provides options for medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan including company match, generous vacation allowances, and many more options available. To learn more about our Benefits Package, please visit https://raquickfind.com/.

What Rockwell Needs from You:

We need a diverse workforce to do our best work. We need the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers, and everything in between. That is where you come in. We are looking for a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) who will provide immediate management to a team of approximately 40+ employees in our Final Assembly area. You will report directly to the Sr Production supervisor. You will be onsite full time in our Mequon, WI manufacturing plant.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:00pm with occasional Saturdays

Job Summary:

Direct the development of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost goals. Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plan and administer procedures and budgets. Make budgetary recommendations regarding and, at higher levels, control capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develop schedules and personnel requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Essential Functions:

  • Manage about 40 employees across 1st shift in final assembly department.
  • Maintain and enforce safe work practices.
  • Select and hire employees and provide ongoing performance monitoring.
  • Establish and implement employee training programs and schedules.
  • Implement company procedures for disciplinary policies.
  • Perform resource planning requirements and scheduling of work hours and time off requests.
  • Administer and maintain employee time at work records and systems.
  • Receive predetermined assignments subject to a moderate level of control and review.
  • Communicate daily production requirements and set targets based on capacity.
  • Plan and coordinate production order transitions and inventory transactions within the Plant between shifts and between manufacturing departments.
  • Communicate production order status, warehouse daily priorities and results at frequent intervals.
  • Accountable for safety, quality, customer delivery, and productivity improvement goals.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects, i.e. Kaizen events, A3 Projects.
  • Understand and maintain complex manufacturing order management systems related to material movement.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business (Management, Operations, Supply Chain) or related field of study
  • 1 year leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Working knowledge of capacity and production planning tools and techniques

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles

You will be part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.