(USA) Production Supervisor, Manufacturing (M-F, 2nd Shift, Line 8)

Walmart • Olathe, KS

7d • $65,500 - $98,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor, Manufacturing is responsible for promoting a safe work environment, maintaining work areas, managing daily operations, monitoring and evaluating operations, inspecting materials, assisting with production sequence planning, resolving associate performance concerns, completing and analyzing departmental reports, promoting a continuous improvement and Lean culture, participating in new hire onboarding and training, and providing process improvement guidance. This role also involves coordinating job-related activities, overseeing associates, and ensuring compliance with company policies and standards. The supervisor is expected to build high-performing teams, foster a culture of inclusion, act with integrity, serve customers, and strive for excellence through continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements

• 2 years’ supervisory experience in a related environment (for example, logistics / supply chain, dairy plant, food processing, manufacturing).
• 2 years’ experience in clerical-related responsibilities (for example, filing, data entry) and computer applications (for example, email, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Visio).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, food science or related area.
• Packaging experience within a related environment (for example, dairy production, food processing, and manufacturing).
• Supervisory experience in a dairy plant, food processing or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring associates use the appropriate safety equipment and follow established safety procedures.
• Maintains work areas by ensuring floors are free of debris, equipment is operational and clean, and workplace hazards are promptly removed.
• Requests materials, supplies, parts, and repair services as needed to support operational requirements.
• Manages the daily operation of the production area by planning work schedules, assigning tasks, and ensuring production objectives are met.
• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes, and practices to ensure quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Inspects materials, products, and equipment for defects, damage, or malfunctions.
• Assists with production sequence planning to meet production goals and provide superior customer service.
• Ensures the timely resolution of associate performance concerns through coaching, feedback, and corrective action when appropriate.
• Completes and analyzes departmental reports to support operational decision-making and performance improvement.
• Promotes a continuous improvement and Lean culture by documenting, implementing, and sustaining process improvements.
• Participates in new hire onboarding and ongoing associate training and development.
• Provides process improvement guidance related to waste reduction, quality management, productivity, and process effectiveness.
• Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives, identifying and communicating goals, building accountability, identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement, and demonstrating adaptability.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring and coaching, assigning duties, recognizing performance, and promoting a culture of inclusion.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying policies and standards.
• Builds high-performing teams and embraces differences.
• Creates a workplace where associates feel valued, supported, and connected.
• Provides opportunities for all associates to thrive, develop, and perform at their highest potential.
• Works collaboratively and builds strong, trusting relationships across teams.
• Communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence others.
• Attracts and retains top talent by empowering associates, developing their skills, and recognizing their contributions.
• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Models Walmart's values to support and strengthen the company culture.
• Holds self and others accountable for achieving results while maintaining ethical standards.
• Supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact on associates, customers, members, and surrounding communities.
• Contributes to initiatives that foster belonging, reduce waste, and support community involvement and giving.
• Acts with humility, self-awareness, honesty, fairness, and transparency in all interactions and decisions.
• Delivers results while putting the customer and member first.
• Considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop.
• Applies the Every Day Low Price (EDLP) and Every Day Low Cost (EDLC) business models when developing and executing plans.
• Makes informed decisions based on data, insights, and analysis.
• Balances short-term and long-term priorities while considering the needs of customers, associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• Takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience when facing challenges.
• Encourages learning from mistakes and promotes a growth mindset.
• Drives continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and performance.
• Adopts and encourages the use of new technologies, tools, and skills.
• Supports and guides others through change while maintaining focus on operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement
• Jury duty
• Voting
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager