Lead Operations Where Craft Meets Innovation
Location: Thorp, WI
Shift: 2nd | Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM
Compensation: Base salary $72,000–$75,000 plus monthly bonus eligibility
At Forte Opening Solutions, we turn materials into possibilities. As our Manufacturing Operations Supervisor, you’ll guide a talented team producing premium doors and components, blending hands-on leadership with lean manufacturing to hit safety, quality, delivery, and cost goalsevery single shift.
A Day in the Life
- Kick off with Tier Board huddlesshare KPIs, highlight wins, and assign countermeasures where needed.
- Walk the floor to coach on lean standards, confirm audit findings, and remove roadblocks to flow.
- Align resources to the Production Schedulebalancing machines, people, and materials for maximum throughput.
- Partner with quality to uphold documentation and standards; reinforce error-proofing and first-pass yield.
- Develop your team: set expectations, deliver feedback, train on tools and methods, and recognize achievements.
- Interview and onboard operations staff; address performance and resolve concerns per policy and law.
Core Responsibilities
- Build a positive, engaged work environment grounded in safety and accountability.
- Own KPI reviewsdocument misses, root causes, corrective actions, owners, and due dates.
- Maintain integrity of Tier Board data and visual management systems.
- Conduct regular lean process audits; reinforce standards and coach to sustainment.
- Continuously improve production methods to reduce scrap and boost productivity.
- Ensure clear, consistent communication across all levels of the process team.
What You Bring
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proven frontline leadership and exceptional communication (written and verbal).
- Strong organization, follow-through, and integrity; diplomatic and respectful approach.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; exposure to Paycom, Workday, and ERP systems is a plus.
- Analytical problem-solver with solid HR and financial acumen.
Qualifications
- College degree in a related field preferred; or High School diploma plus substantial supervisory experience.
- 2+ years of recent experience in wood, metal, or similar manufacturing.
Physical Requirements
- Stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
- Lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work at heights using ladders and aerial platforms; maneuver 50+ lbs as needed.
- Extended periods of standing; manual dexterity and excellent hand–eye coordination.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive pay plus monthly bonus opportunity.
- Four-day workweekno weekends or overnights.
- Career growth in a promote-from-within culture.
- Tuition reimbursement to fuel your development.
- Medical, dental, and vision (HSA & PPO options).
- $70 monthly wellness credit toward health premiums for completing an annual physical.
- Company-paid STD/LTD and life insurance.
- 401(k) with 5% company match.
- Paid parental leave, vacation accruals with tenure increases, PTO, and paid holidays.
Our Values
- Customer Delight • Expertise • Easy to Do Business With
- Trustworthiness • Own Our Actions • Executional Excellence
- Relentlessly Curious
Preferred Proficiencies
- Quality inspection; Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering fundamentals.
- Equipment and mechanical troubleshooting; MI proficiency; coaching and mentoring.
- Hydraulic systems and components; working with metals, wood, and plastics.
Equipment You May Operate
- Electric pallet jacks, forklifts, cutting machines, hydraulic presses, and conveyors.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Forte Opening Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.
