Description
Location: MetalTek Wisconsin Investcast
Department: Production Operations
Lead People. Drive Performance. Make an Impact.
At MetalTek International, we produce highly engineered metal components for some of the world’s most demanding industries. We are looking for a strong, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily operations, develop employees, and help drive performance in safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. This is a front-line leadership role for someone who knows how to build trust, set clear expectations, solve problems, and keep production moving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily production activities in areas such as Finishing, Shell, and other manufacturing departments
- Coach, train, and support employees to meet safety, quality, and production goals
- Drive accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement on the floor
- Resolve production issues, reduce interruptions, and support corrective actions
- Partner with quality, engineering, maintenance, and operations to improve results
- Support timekeeping, scheduling, inventory, and department communication
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
- Manufacturing, foundry, machining, finishing, or industrial experience preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Ability to coach employees, communicate clearly, and lead through changing priorities
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and computer systems preferred
- Degree or technical training preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience will be considered
Why MetalTek?
At MetalTek, supervisors play a key role in building strong teams and producing critical components that customers rely on. If you are a dependable, safety-focused leader who wants to make a visible impact every day, this is an opportunity to lead where your work matters.
The above is intended to describe the principal duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities and requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities above are all essential job functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 3+ years supervisory experience
- Undergraduate degree or four-year technical degree or equivalent experience/coursework
- Self-starter with ability to plan, direct activities, multitask, and adapt to priority changes
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels
- Experience training and coaching employees to produce high quality results
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S programs
- Basic computer skills
What We Do
MetalTek International is a custom manufacturer of precision metal components for the world's most demanding industrial applications. Specializing in high-temperature, severe wear, and harsh corrosive environments, the company provides centrifugal, sand, and investment casting, machining, and heat treatment services. They partner with leading industries, including aerospace, defense, petrochemical, and renewable energy, to create critical components that power, protect, and connect the world.
