Operations supervisor Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Supervisor in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nations largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We dont just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If youre talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

Supervise employees in the operation, maintenance, and repair of power plant equipment by planning, organizing, and directing the activities required to ensure productivity and safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive the performance of employees for both productivity and safety. Plan and conduct safety meetings to communicate safety requirements. Plan and conduct team meetings. Manage work assignments to minimize overtime while maintaining optimal productivity. Coach and counsel employees to achieve optimum performance. Consult with the others as necessary regarding disciplinary issues. Evaluate performance and conduct annual performance reviews with individual represented employees.
• Work with union stewards to discuss and resolve employee issues and conflicts.
• Lead safety and team meetings with direct reports to share information and promote safe work practices.
• Support diversity by actively seeking out and encouraging diversity in perspective and by establishing an environment of inclusion
• Manage and prioritize assigned work.
• Track and monitor job progress.
• Work with Senior Supervisors to train staff in job skills.
• Apply knowledge of business unit and company policies to the administration and management of work.
• Apply knowledge of environmental policy to decisions regarding plant operations and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
• Five to 10 years experience in power plant operations and/or maintenance or similar industry or five to 10 years experience in supervision.
• Ability to communicate with and establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, union representatives and plant management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of labor agreements and relationships.
• Knowledge of plant boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment from the perspectives of OEM Operating and Maintenance procedures and technical aspects of design.
• Knowledge of chemical hazards and safe handling procedures.
• Working knowledge of basic chemistry, principles of heat transfer, fluid flow, lubrication, metallurgy, electrical theory and distribution, and control systems, including field instrumentation.
• Basic understanding of OSHA requirements.
• Formal engineering or technical training beyond high school is preferable.

End Date: 07/27/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $90,507.56

Pay Range Maximum: $156,125.32

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.