Supervisor II, Production

Supervisor II, Production 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Forest City, IA 50436 Full-time Winnebago Industries Inc 210 reviews Full-time Key Responsibilities Supervise, coach, and develop a production team (assembly, harness builders, inspectors) to meet daily/shift production goals and quality standards. Schedule and allocate resources, coordinate shift assignments, and manage attendance/timekeeping. Monitor production metrics (throughput, yield, downtime) and take corrective actions to meet KPIs. Ensure compliance and help with work instructions, poka-yoke fixtures, process controls, and quality plans. Lead root-cause problem solving for defects, rework, and process inefficiencies; implement corrective/preventive actions. Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, SMED, standard work) to reduce cost and cycle time. Coordinate with Engineering/Design on ECNs, production transitions, and prototype builds. Ensure proper material flow and communicate shortages or inventory variances to Materials/Planners. Oversee training and certification of operators on wiring harness assembly, crimping, cutting, welding, connector seating, and test procedures. Maintain and enforce safety policies, PPE use, and housekeeping standards. Maintain production documentation, time studies, and shift turnover reports; complete required HR paperwork. Support equipment maintenance planning and coordinate with Maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance. Required Skills & Experience Proven supervisory experience in electronics, wiring harness, cable assembly, or similar manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of wiring harness assembly processes: terminal crimping, soldering, IDC, heat-shrink, connector assembly, touch-up, and mechanical routing. Familiarity with crimp quality standards, pull/test procedures, IPC/WHMA-A-620 (preferred), and use of harness test equipment. Ability to read and enforce work instructions, BOMs, wiring prints, and assembly drawings.

Competence with lean manufacturing tools:

Kaizen, 5S, standard work, visual management. Strong problem-solving skills (5 Whys, Fishbone), data-driven decision making, and experience reducing defects/downtime. Effective leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills; ability to drive team performance. Basic computer skills (MES, MRP/ERP, spreadsheets, email) and familiarity with production reporting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; works cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Maintenance. Ability to work a production shift schedule; flexible to support overtime and shift rotations as needed. Tools, Machines, or Equipment to Use Crimping and cutting machines and hand crimp tools Welding stations and hot air tools Harness testers / continuity testers / IPC test equipment Heat-shrink ovens, cable processing equipment, stripers, and routing fixtures Hand tools, powered drivers, cable ties, and labeling/printing equipment

MES/MRP/ERP

systems, barcode scanners, basic office computers Preferred Qualifications

IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC

J-STD-001, or equivalent electronics/wiring certifications. Experience with harness testers, crimp force monitoring, and automated/semi-automated assembly equipment. Supervisory training or certification (e.g., supervisory leadership, safety, or lean certification). Forklift or ability to obtain certification preferred. Performance Expectations & Best Practices Maintain safe work environment and compliance with all safety protocols. Promote continuous learning and cross-training among team members. Drive quality-first mindset; minimize rework and scrap. Maintain production documentation with accuracy and timeliness. Model professional behavior, positive attitude, and solution-oriented leadership. Physical Requirements Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive hand/finger motions. Occasional bending, kneeling, and lifting up to company-specified weights. Work in a heated (not cooled) production environment; adherence to PPE and safety protocols required. Ability to respond to production floor issues and support multiple workstations.