Job Description:

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide… 

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.  

Your Role on Our Team: 

The Supervisor is responsible for directing and coaching employees. 

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:  

• Leads a team to manage and support the day-to-day operations and activities of the facilities effectively and efficiently.  

• Solicits feedback from Managers, Team Leads and associates related to performance and takes corrective action when needed.  

• Leads in the recruitment, hiring, promoting, and terminating processes as needed.  

• Works with manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels.  

• Sets schedules according to workload  

• Fosters a high degree of morale among associates, including providing feedback, recognition, and rewards.  

• Conducts or delegates shift start-up meetings; communicates information related to culture, safety, production, accuracy, recognition, and facility/HR updates to keep team members informed  

• Leads the performance review process and enters ratings in PEAK.  

• Provides timely, ongoing communication ensuring the appropriate dissemination of information to department leaders.  

• Prioritizes repairs needed to keep the facility at peak production.  

• Responsible for creating overall shift schedules and serving as back up for the Manager.  

• Final payroll approver in Kronos.  

• Identifies measures that can improve various warehouse processes without the additional financial burden.  

• Develops all technicians to become a valuable part of the team to ensure their skills are at par with warehouse standards and regulations.  

• Responsible for identifying and growing future team leaders within Milwaukee Tool. 

• provides formal and informal feedback on an ongoing basis and leads the annual performance evaluation process to identify and develop talent.  

• Recommends employee corrective actions including recommendations for termination.  

• Establishes operational strategy and related activities to facilitate consistent area goal achievement. 

• Maintains and enforces a clean and safe working environment.  

• Drives safety and culture and holds team members accountable for compliance including but not limited to adhering to safety incident reporting/protocols 

• Develop a cohesive team of technicians that are committed to the success of the department.  

• Communicate and support the other departments by support in their successes. 

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you: 

• Requires education equivalent to four years of high school 

• Unwavering focus on safety 

• Leadership experience and potential for future growth, able to coach on performance issues and discipline as necessary  

• Results-focused, takes ownership of team success  

• Strategically minded, able to assess team's needs and delegate effectively to exceed objectives  

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and through email.  

• Able to delegate and manage the team successfully around multiple projects and priorities  

• Able to problem-solve quickly and execute solutions effectively  

• Has a development mindset, develops team for growth and is coachable.  

• Continues to focus on their growth in the role to improve their skills  

• Exemplifies Culture. 

Working Conditions:  

​​Manufacturing​ 

Physical Demands  

• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling of tools and boxes  

• Standing for long periods of time, as well as repetitive motion  

• Operate manual pallet jacks 

• Operation of other equipment is a plus 

• Able to work in various temperature conditions  

• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 70lbs 

Physical and Weightlifting Demands 

The physical and weightlifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Frequency 

Letter Code 

Defined as 

Never 

N 

Infrequent 

I 

Up to 1 hour per day 

Occasionally 

O 

1 to 2 hours per day 

Frequently 

F 

2 to 5 hours per day 

Continuously 

C 

6+ hours per day 

Physical Task 

Frequency 

Reason for Physical Actions 

Stand 

C 

While driving 

Sit 

N 

Walk 

F 

To walk between stations 

Bend/Twist 

F 

Push / Pull 

F 

To move product and boxes  

Climb (stairs, ladders) 

I 

Reach 

C 

To reach product in bin/racks 

Lift 

F 

To move product 

Carry 

F 

To carry product    

Grasp/Grip 

C 

To hold product;  

Repetitive Motions 

C 

To pick up and remove product 

Kneel/Crawl 

N 

Run 

N 

Jump 

N 

Rapid work speed 

F 

To meet production needs 

Filing 

N 

Finger movement 

C 

Manual dexterity to pick up and move product; drive 

Keyboard use 

O 

Close vision 

C 

To read product labels and numbers 

Color vision 

N 

Depth perception 

F 

While operating equipment 

Far vision 

F 

While operating equipment and identifying product 

Hear 

C 

To communicate with individuals in cell 

Talk 

C 

To communicate with individuals in cell 

Smell 

I 

Touch 

C 

Temperature 

C 

Able to work in various temperatures 

Amount of Weight 

Frequency 

Reason for Action 

Up to 30 pounds 

C 

To move product 

Personal Protective Equipment 

Equipment 

Frequency 

Reason 

Safety glasses 

N 

Leather shoes 

N 

Gloves 

N 

Ear Plugs 

N 

We provide these great perks and benefits:  

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans 

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan 

• Education assistance 

• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service 

• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE. 

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.