Supervisor, Production - Nights

CONA Services • Olathe, KS

1d • $67,618 - $79,550

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring efficient and safe practices by production team members. This role follows the plant schedule and ensures that production quality standards are understood and consistently executed. The position works a 5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. 12-hour rotating schedule.

The supervisor oversees production operations and performance, safety and quality, team leadership and development, administrative duties, and communication with plant leadership and partner departments. The role also maintains production records and supports continuous improvement and achievement of operational goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of work experience required.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing industry experience required.
• Prior experience supervising or managing employees in an operations environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and development skills, and demonstrated ability to work well with team members.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and LEAN Six Sigma in a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical thought process and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer application skills, including knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP.
• Pre-employment background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification preferred.
• Experience in beverage or consumer goods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify production-line readiness at start-up and oversee shift or product-line changeovers.
• Adjust product schedules to accommodate business needs.
• Analyze data related to MTBF and minor stops, determine appropriate corrective actions, and establish root-cause analyses.
• Manage line efficiencies, key performance indicators, and production downtime.
• Manage labor and operations within the OPEX budget.
• Monitor production processes and make periodic equipment or practice adjustments in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain daily production reports in SAP, including downtime.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and is in appropriate working order.
• Manage packaging and product quality to ensure required standards and specifications are met.
• Lead production improvement efforts to increase engagement with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ensure employees complete assigned training.
• Maintain a regular presence on the production floor and oversee production lines and employees.
• Staff, train, evaluate, and develop production team members.
• Foster relationships with the team to create and maintain a positive work environment.
• Verify employee time weekly for payroll processing.
• Administer coaching and corrective action in accordance with company policy.
• Provide performance coaching and development opportunities to direct reports.
• Ensure proper closure of production orders.
• Complete high-level daily recaps and keep leadership informed of issues and opportunities throughout the shift.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, QA, and warehouse departments to achieve KBI goals.
• Ensure effective and informative communication outside the production facility.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• May be eligible to participate in an incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED