Production Supervisor

Gates Corporation • Columbia, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Columbia, MO plant, you will be a Production Supervisor. Our Production Supervisor will be directing teams to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in overseeing daily manufacturing activities, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining safety protocols. Adept at training and motivating employees, optimizing workflows, and troubleshooting production to maximize efficiency. Work collectively with cross-functional teams to meet production goals, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 -4 years previous Supervisory or Management experience required
• Proven ability to coach, drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and manage performance expectations effectively.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive in anticipating and addressing the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Ability to apply creativity to develop quality solutions and drive process improvements.
• Fundamental project management skills to facilitate process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in general computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree Related fields: Business Administration, Engineering, Management -preferred

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety by promoting and reinforcing best practices.
• Clearly communicate expectations, enforce adherence to safety protocols, and hold employees accountable for infractions, conducting investigations as necessary.
• Provide daily guidance and training to production and assembly teams to ensure efficient operations and optimized workflows.
• Oversee performance, productivity, attendance, quality, and housekeeping standards while fostering a culture of accountability.
• Address performance issues, recognize achievements, and provide coaching and development opportunities as needed.
• Administer company policies and workplace procedures fairly and consistently.
• Cultivate a results-focused environment that emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Drive process improvements and waste reduction initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Empower employees to assess and refine daily processes for ongoing operational improvements.
• Monitor, track, and report shift performance metrics.
• Maintain open and effective communication with employees and management to align team ideas with company goals and exceed customer expectations.
• Sets priorities for and coaches associates to meet deadlines.
• Has performance management and people development responsibility for associates under their care.

Benefits

• Bonus Eligible
• SIP Eligible
• Sign-On Eligible
• Equity Eligible
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• 2 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree