Production Supervisor - First Shift

The Gund Company Inc•Overland, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gund Company is seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader to join their team as a First Shift Production Supervisor. This role involves developing people, solving production challenges, and fostering a culture of accountability and success in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are paramount. The company emphasizes a culture of taking care of each other, the customer, and the business. The Production Supervisor will oversee daily manufacturing operations, develop production team members, and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost objectives.

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.
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.

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, Kaizen Methodologies.

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.
Utilize 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.