Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Description

At Kato Cable, we don’t just build wire harnesses—we build high-performing teams, strong culture, and real career growth. If you’re the kind of leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, loves developing people, and takes pride in delivering quality work, this role is calling your name. 

What You’ll Do 

 You’ll be the go-to leader on the production floor—setting the tone, driving performance, and making sure everything runs safely and efficiently.

• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to hit daily goals 
• Keep production on track—efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery matter here 
• Troubleshoot issues in real-time and keep things moving 
• Reinforce safety standards and best practices (we take this seriously) 
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Operations 
• Build a culture where people want to show up, contribute, and grow

What Makes You a Great Fit

•  You’ve led teams in a manufacturing environment (bonus points for cable/wire harness or similar industries) 
• You’re a problem-solver who doesn’t wait to be told what to do 
• You know how to balance accountability with support—people respect your leadership 
• You communicate clearly and confidently (on the floor and with leadership) 
• You’re driven, organized, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves

Why Kato Cable?

Because culture isn’t just a buzzword here—it’s how we operate.

We’re a growing, team-focused manufacturer in Mankato with a clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled facility (yes, really). We live our core values every day: Positive, Helpful, Innovative, Respectful, Integrity, Driven, and Humble—and we recognize employees who go all in.

What you can expect:

• A leadership team that listens and supports 
• Opportunities to grow as we continue expanding 
• A workplace where your impact is visible and valued 
• A team that works hard—and genuinely enjoys doing it 

Ready to Lead?

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can make a real impact on people, performance, and culture—we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build what’s next at Kato Cable!

Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Requirements

JOB PURPOSE: Assist and supervise the performance of operational functions which constitute the production, inspection and distribution of products or services for commercial customers. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise production staff on a day-to-day basis. 
• Outline daily tasks of production workers to ensure efficiency as well as quality of finished product. 
• Train employees on correct procedure for each assigned task. Complete training log. 
• Ensure the work rules and standards set forth in the Kato Cable Employee Handbook are followed. 
• Assure consumer workers are in compliance with consumer rights policies and all other policies governing the provision of services and programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Review and implement customer and/or Kato Cable ECOs and new product design. 
• Perform assignments in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. 
• Adhere to the Quality Policy, including all items assigned to this position in accordance with ISO policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Display appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence on consumer workers. 
• Refer to work order or procedural instructions appropriate for each job, function or assignment before commencing work. 
• Perform any specified quality assurance checks designated for each job, function or assignment. 
• Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned work sites. 
• Assure that all work assigned to position is performed in accordance with specifications, instructions and requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within a reasonable time, depending on the degree of difficulty of their job functions.

In addition, may also be responsible for a variety of tasks as needed by our ongoing business and company requirements.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, Competencies and Education

Must possess an education or experience level that permits the employee to effectively communicate and perform duties, assignments and responsibilities of the job. Minimum of two years experience in a wire assembly environment required. 

Must have knowledge of UL and IPC Standards as well as experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices. 

• Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the documents relating to the job, function or assignment.  

• Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical equations. 

• Reasoning Ability

Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems. Ability to deal with a variety of job assignments. 

PERSONALITY

We are looking for a self-driven, hands-on individual with a positive outlook, an emphasis on quality and preventative rather than reactive documentation, a natural forward planner who is able to multi-task efficiently, strong communication skills, and someone who is able to see things from the other person’s point of view.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

• Accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Adherence to the Quality Policy and ISO Procedural Requirements. 
• Ability to maintain clean work areas and follow good housekeeping practices. 
• Ability to follow work rules, work independently, be flexible and be willing to perform a variety of jobs.
• Ability to use any machinery/equipment required to accomplish any given job assignment.
• Ability to work effectively, courteously and respectively with other personnel.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not normally exposed to weather conditions.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.