Production/Manufacturing Supervisor (1st shift)

Balco, Inc. • Earth City, MO

33d • Onsite

About The Position

RectorSeal is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution operations at its Earth City, Missouri facility. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the supervisor directs associates, delivers operational results, maintains inventory accuracy, and upholds safety and quality standards.

The role provides hands-on leadership across receiving, kitting, packaging, inventory control, work order fulfillment, and other warehouse functions as business needs require. It develops associates, balances priorities, resolves operational problems, and follows through on corrective actions. The work involves regular presence in a warehouse that is not climate-controlled, including dock and storage areas, as well as computer work, communication, and coordination.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience in a packaging, kitting, manufacturing, or fulfillment environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, shop floor work orders, and accurate inventory control procedures.
• Working knowledge of an ERP or warehouse management system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to analyze operational metrics and productivity and implement process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience leading manufacturing, packing, or kitting operations.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training and/or certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily work, staffing, and priorities across assigned warehouse functions; set productivity, accuracy, service, and quality expectations and follow up on results.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop associates; address attendance, conduct, and performance concerns promptly and consistently, and complete evaluations.
• Oversee receiving, storage, order fulfillment, shipping, kitting, and packaging activities as assigned; coordinate work across departments to meet customer commitments.
• Maintain inventory integrity through accurate work order transactions, location control, cycle counts, discrepancy investigations, and timely corrective actions.
• Prepare for and support inventory counts and audits; verify documentation, investigate variances, and resolve recurring causes of inaccuracy.
• Enforce company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and powered industrial truck rules; conduct safety observations, report and investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor operational KPIs, communicate risks and progress to management, and take ownership of problems through resolution.
• Partner with Planning, Customer Success, Shipping, and other teams to resolve shortages, damages, backorders, and process issues.
• Identify root causes of recurring failures and improve standard work, warehouse organization, and training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k).
• Pension.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off program with paid holidays.
• Various wellness programs.
• Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the CSWI Board of Directors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED