Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• The Production Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager and oversees production activities on the 3rd shift (2 PM – 10:30 PM) at the Kansas City facility.
• Perform all production tasks, monitor employee schedules, workloads, and daily plant production, reporting back to the Operations Manager.
• Ensure departmental Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Efficiency goals are met using best practices.
• Foster an environment of accountability among Production Operators with support from the Operations Manager.
• Supervise daily, weekly, and monthly plant activities.
• Manage daily overtime and appropriate weekend coverage scheduling for Production Operators on the 2nd shift.
• Assist in scheduling production orders and ensure production schedules are met.
• Direct manufacturing employees in batch production and container filling across all production areas.
• Monitor performance against goals established by the Operations Manager.
• Supervise employees to ensure compliance with Company Safety & Environmental Policies, housekeeping/6S programs, and SOPs/Quality requirements.
• Manage Production Operator training, including Safety Training and Job Skills training.
• Work within SAP to maintain accurate inventory and batch tracking.
• Audit and correct SAP movements, reviewing completed process orders.
• Manage/control job floor and warehouse material inventory using employees to conduct cycle counts.
• Conduct daily and weekly shift meetings regarding safety and production goals.
• Manage basic equipment and facility maintenance, coordinating with maintenance, process engineers, leads, Operations Manager, and the Engineering team.
• Ensure completion of all required maintenance impacting production.
• Interface closely with the laboratory to maximize efficiency and resolve problems.
• Support all company policies concerning safety, quality, housekeeping, and inventory management.
• Notify appropriate personnel (and outside agencies if necessary) of events requiring external support or notification.
• Assist with employee training as needed.
• Conduct employee reviews using Performance Management, assessing work performance, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Fill in for absences of 1st and 3rd shift supervisors.
• Perform additional job activities as directed by the Grease Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• College degree in a technical or business field (Chemistry, Engineering, Operations, etc.) desired.
• 5+ years of experience within a batch manufacturing environment required.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role desired.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using various techniques and tools.
• Promote a harassment‑free environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries and/or complaints.
• SAP experience desired.

Benefits

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000–$80,000.

Schedule

3rd shift, 2 PM – 10:30 PM.