Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Ready Case Beef Plant, Olathe, KS

Walmart • Olathe, KS

21h • $65,500 - $98,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a manufacturing production supervisor for our Ready Case Beef Plant in Olathe, KS. This role will report to the Production Manager and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a production facility, ensuring that production targets are met efficiently and safely by managing staff, coordinating production schedules, maintaining equipment, and enforcing safety regulations within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and manage a team, delegate tasks effectively, and provide clear direction.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and quality control procedures.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to improve production efficiency.
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication with team members, management, and other departments.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
• 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

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• 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

• Production Planning and Scheduling: Develop and implement production schedules to meet deadlines, manage workflow, and assign tasks to production team members.
• Quality Control: Monitor production processes to ensure products meet quality standards, identify and address quality issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Staff Management: Supervise and train production staff, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and address employee concerns.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety regulations, conduct safety inspections, and promote a safe working environment.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper functioning of production machinery, identify and report equipment malfunctions, and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Performance Monitoring: Track production metrics, analyze data, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to optimize efficiency.
• Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to minimize downtime and production delays.
• Reporting: Generate reports on production progress, quality metrics, and performance to management.

Benefits

• Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

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