Production Supervisor - First Shift

The Gund Company Inc • Overland, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the daily activities of an assigned production area to ensure safety, quality, productivity, cost, waste, and delivery objectives are achieved. Coordinates work schedules, staffing needs, and production priorities to maximize efficiency and maintain workflow. Provides work direction, coaching, and support to production team members while monitoring performance metrics and process effectiveness. Identifies production issues, troubleshoots root causes, and implements corrective actions to improve operational performance. Supports employee training, onboarding, and development activities while ensuring compliance with safety policies, quality standards, work instructions, and company procedures. Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives and promotes a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• Proven track record with coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members.
• Ability to adapt in complex situations with competing priorities and communicate effectively.
• Prior experience in troubleshooting & root cause analysis (Kaizen, 5Why, Fishbone)
• Prior experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Proven track record of managing manufacturing operations
• Bachelor's degree (required).
• Minimum of 2+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems and production management tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-focused operations.
• Conduct regular production meetings to communicate priorities, goals, safety topics, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing requirements, and workflow to meet customer and operational demands.
• Monitor production metrics and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve process challenges.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, process effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Coach, train, mentor, and develop production employees to build technical capability and job proficiency.
• Maintain staffing coverage and communicate workforce needs to management.
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements and model ethical behavior consistent with company values and the Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level