Sumitomo Electric

2nd Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing

Sumitomo Electric  •  New Berlin, WI (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

Sumitomo is looking for an experienced, 2nd Shift Supervisor to join our New Berlin, WI team!We are looking for a leader who can roll up their sleeves, inspire their teams, and drive accountability and collaboration. Responsible for effectively supervising, coaching, and developing through proactive planning, practical implementation, addressing problems/concerns, and continuous improvement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and coordinate manufacturing activities during the 2nd shift, ensuring production goals are met efficiently and safely.
  • Train, cross-train, coach and develop the team to equip them with the necessary tools to succeed.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts through lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
  • Serve as backup for the the team leads.
  • Understand and communicates department goals and objectives to all team members.
  • Resolve employee issues through problem and conflict resolution. Communicates issues with managers.
  • Tackle real-time challenges as they occur.
  • Engage in continuous improvement.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, and engineering specifications to determine production processes and tolerance limits. 
  • Completes performance reviews on 2nd shift production team. 
Minimum Education and Qualifications:
  • Proven ability to lead a production team.
  • Hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving settings. 
  • Strong background in continuous improvement, and ability to apply concepts. 
  • Able to navigate personalities, drive accountability, and promote open communication.
  • Supervisory experience, including coaching, directing and motivating a diverse group of employees. 
  • May require in-depth ability to read, interpret, and explain blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and specifications. 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Advanced ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and production challenges. 
  • Requires 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Exceptional Benefits:
  • Outstanding Medical Insurance with $0 deductible option
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Personal Time and Holidays
  • 401(k) Employer Match, $ for $ up to 4%
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • $2,000 Hiring Bonus
  • Numerous Additional Benefits Available! 
Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/D/V Sumitomo Electric Carbide Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 
Sumitomo Electric

About Sumitomo Electric

The Sumitomo Electric Group is a global network of 421 group companies in more than 40 countries. Established in 1897 with the founding of Sumitomo Electric in Osaka, Japan, the company initially focused on copper wire production for electric power cables. Today, we have diversified into five major business segments: environment and energy, infocommunications, automotive, electronics, and industrial materials. More than 280,000 people are employed at group companies worldwide.

Sumitomo Electric is committed to innovation and excellence. In fiscal year 2024, the company reported net sales of over $31 billion and invested $1 billion in research & development. Focus areas for R&D include next-generation mobility, advanced materials, and energy solutions—areas that reflect the company’s commitment to pioneering technologies that drive sustainable growth and address global challenges.

Sumitomo Electric maintains a stable financial position that is recognized by major credit rating agencies.

For more information about Sumitomo Electric, please visit our corporate website at https://sumitomoelectric.com

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Osaka, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
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