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

Walmart • Olathe, KS

2d • $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. What Youll Do: 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. Youll Make an Impact By... 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. Perferred qualification: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a supervisory role. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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

• 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: Manager