(USA) Production Supervisor, Manufacturing-1

Walmart•Olathe, KS

1d•$65,500 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for promoting a safe work environment, managing daily production operations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives within a Lean culture. The supervisor will ensure associates use proper safety equipment, maintain work areas, and manage production sequences to meet goals. They will also handle associate performance concerns, complete departmental reports, and participate in onboarding and training. Additionally, the role involves coordinating job-related activities, developing stakeholder relationships, communicating goals, and ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

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 proper safety equipment.
Maintains work areas (e.g., keeps floors free of debris, ensures equipment is operational and clean, and removes hazards).
Requests materials, supplies, parts, and repair services as needed.
Manages daily production operations by planning and establishing work schedules and assignments.
Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes, and practices for quality and effectiveness.
Inspects materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions.
Assists with production sequence planning to meet production goals and deliver superior customer service.
Ensures timely resolution of associate performance concerns.
Completes and analyzes departmental reports.
Leads continuous improvement initiatives within a Lean culture by documenting and implementing improved processes.
Participates in new hire onboarding and ongoing associate training.
Provides process improvement guidance related to waste control, quality management, and process effectiveness.
Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs, communicating goals and objectives, building accountability and measuring progress toward results, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring and assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a sense of belonging in the workplace.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
Supports the company’s mission, values, and ethical standards by implementing action plans, supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing guidance on applying policies in business processes.

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 leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption expense reimbursement
Surrogacy expense reimbursement
Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)