Supervisor Production

Johnson Outdoors•Mankato, MN

4d•$78,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Outdoors is hiring a Supervisor Production to support its Fishing brands at its manufacturing facility in Mankato, Minnesota. The role supervises and coordinates production activities, including analyzing production needs, managing schedules, maximizing productivity, and ensuring efficiency, product quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. The supervisor fosters teamwork and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Typically five or more years of experience in consumer goods production or assembly, leading and coordinating production staff.
Demonstrated leadership ability to supervise large groups and work under deadlines while maintaining positive employee relations.
Ability to build high-performing teams with mutual accountability and goal-oriented behavior.
Ability to manage conflict assertively and decisively while remaining composed in difficult situations.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and persuasively to groups and write clearly and informatively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar products, including the ability to develop and understand spreadsheets of varying complexity.
Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance, and results.
General knowledge of the machines and equipment used.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and schedule production to ensure product availability and meet shipping requirements.
Oversee daily activities and scheduled work to maximize productivity, minimize cost, and improve quality; meet department efficiency goals and standards, track downtime, and develop and implement improvement plans.
Recommend changes to materials, workflow, and facilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Troubleshoot production problems and ensure machinery, equipment, and facilities operate properly; report issues and collaborate with management and maintenance to promote safety and minimize downtime.
Compile, initiate, sort, and analyze production performance records and data to provide manufacturing information.
Supervise daily team activities, set priorities, manage work schedules, and ensure productivity.
Provide input on resource planning and policy development; train and coach team members, complete performance evaluations, recommend pay actions, and participate in hiring and termination decisions.
Collaborate with production, operations, human resources, and engineering staff and management to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Ensure safety, monitor security, and maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness.