Production Supervisor

Cosmos Corporation•St. Peters, MO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

At Cosmos Corporation, we make health and wellness products that help people and pets live better lives. From our O’Fallon, Missouri headquarters, we manufacture high-quality, natural liquid products with ingredients people trust! The Production Supervisor position is responsible for streamlining the production process and managing the team of production operators. This position is also responsible for ensuring that production goals are met, and quality standards are maintained. Regular attendance is required. This is a safety-sensitive position and should not be under the influence of any substance. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; HACCP certification preferred.
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a production setting (e.g., Supervisor, Lead, or Team Lead).
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage workflows, and meet production targets in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Experience with continuous improvement practices (e.g., Lean manufacturing) preferred.

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification preferred.
Experience with continuous improvement practices (e.g., Lean manufacturing) preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the production lines including managing the team of Leads and Operators, allocating and assigning work according to schedule, and ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are available and functioning properly.
Support onboarding, training, coaching, and evaluating Lead Operators with honest feedback to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their duties proficiently and enhance overall performance and productivity.
Build strong relationships with team members through regular communication and feedback.
Conduct regular team stand-up meetings and huddles to discuss production progress, address concerns, and provide updates and support.
Championing a positive work environment by promoting and nurturing a healthy organizational culture, inspiring our core values-driven behaviors, and aligning efforts with the company’s mission.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to identify and report potential areas for waste reduction and implementing lean practices to increase efficiency and reduce waste in the production process.
Managing inventory at the production stage, including tracking and accounting of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, and ensuring efficient inventory management in line with production requirements and business objectives.
Include Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WI), maintenance requests, and initiate adjustments to the production process as needed to maintain quality and ensure the end result produces quality bottled products.
Monitor progress and revise schedules based on established priorities, resolving problems, and reporting results of the shift production standards SQDC.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and content, bench-marking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional associations.