Production Supervisor

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, with over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems.

About the role

Working as a critical leader within a production team, you will support the achievement of set production targets and customer expectations by providing leadership, supervision, and training/development to your shift and/or department. You will oversee equipment, systems, resources, and facilities to ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and training/development to team members within your shift and/or department.
• Oversee equipment, systems, resources, and facilities under your control.
• Communicate and monitor department targets, including production, safety, quality, cost control, and operational excellence (KPIs).
• Provide instruction and counsel to employees when expectations are not met and recognize achievements when expectations are exceeded.
• Establish work schedules, manage planned and unplanned employee levels, and provide hands-on coverage as needed.
• Request appropriate levels of support, supplies, and materials, and utilize manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems to communicate production data.
• Act as a liaison to other departments/shifts to ensure proper transfer of information regarding production status and key performance areas.
• Build effective relationships and communication channels with production management, maintenance, supply chain, EH&S, and HR.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environment, and health processes and procedures, including wearing and maintaining required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus a 2-year technical/associate degree or certification with at least 1 year of experience in a lead, project manager, or supervisory role. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in science, production management, business management, and/or engineering with relevant work experience in a fast-paced, heavy materials, system-controlled, machine-driven environment is preferred.
• High level of self-motivation, coaching ability, and the agility to maintain team motivation to meet or exceed performance expectations.
• Ability to identify cause-and-effect relationships, determine patterns, and anticipate operational changes.
• Proficiency in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculating percentages) with a high degree of accuracy.
• Fluent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong communication skills to present situations and advocate positions effectively across all organizational levels.
• Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and follow standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency in software programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and business-specific resource planning and reporting systems.
• Ability to safely use and maintain assigned PPE, including fit-tested respirators, steel-toed shoes, safety eyewear, and hearing protection.

Schedule

• Onsite in Springfield, MO.
• Dayshift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.