Production Supervisor - First Shift and Second Shift

The Gund Company Inc•Overland, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides leadership and direction for an assigned production area at The Gund Company in St. Louis, Missouri. The role oversees daily manufacturing operations, develops production team members, and drives performance in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost. The supervisor coordinates staffing, schedules, and production priorities; monitors workflow and performance; and communicates goals and business priorities to the team. The position identifies opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost; troubleshoots manufacturing challenges; leads root-cause investigations; and works with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and lasting solutions. It also supports employee onboarding, training, coaching, performance feedback, and engagement, while promoting safety, quality standards, company policies, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct. The role operates primarily in a manufacturing environment that may be non-climate-controlled and affected by outdoor temperatures, noise, dust, and fumes. Personal protective equipment, including respirators when necessary, is used. The work involves regular standing and walking, frequent movement across the production floor, interaction with equipment and personnel, use of hands and arms for work-related tasks, lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, effective communication, and visual inspection of work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and motivate employees.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience leading production teams and achieving operational performance goals.
Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and production management tools.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Experience conducting root-cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, and Kaizen methodologies.
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
Coordinate staffing, work schedules, and production priorities to meet customer demand.
Monitor workflow, production output, and operational performance metrics.
Conduct daily team meetings to communicate goals, expectations, safety updates, and business priorities.
Ensure production standards and delivery commitments are consistently achieved.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and lead root-cause investigations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and sustainable solutions.
Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence.
Use Lean Manufacturing tools and problem-solving methodologies to enhance performance.
Coach, mentor, and develop production employees to build technical skills and career growth opportunities.
Support onboarding and training programs for new team members.
Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
Provide ongoing performance feedback and recognition.
Promote employee engagement while supporting individual and team success.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to company safety programs.
Enforce quality standards, work instructions, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Model ethical leadership and behavior consistent with The Gund Company's values and Code of Conduct.
Ensure a safe and productive work environment for all team members.