Production Supervisor

What To Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Columbia, MO plant, you will be a Production Supervisor.

Keys to Success

• Foster a culture of safety by promoting and reinforcing best practices.
• Clearly communicate expectations, enforce adherence to safety protocols, and hold employees accountable for infractions, conducting investigations as necessary.
• Provide daily guidance and training to production and assembly teams to ensure efficient operations and optimized workflows.
• Oversee performance, productivity, attendance, quality, and housekeeping standards while fostering a culture of accountability.
• Address performance issues, recognize achievements, and provide coaching and development opportunities as needed.
• Administer company policies and workplace procedures fairly and consistently.
• Cultivate a results-focused environment that emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Drive process improvements and waste reduction initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Empower employees to assess and refine daily processes for ongoing operational improvements.
• Maintain open and effective communication with employees and management to align team ideas with company goals and exceed customer expectations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3+ direct reports of technicians and/or production staff
• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches associates to meet deadlines
• Has performance management and people development responsibility for associates under their care

About You

• Associate degree Related fields: Business Administration, Engineering, Management - preferred
• Minimum 2 -4 years previous Supervisory or Management experience required
• Proven ability to coach, drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and manage performance expectations effectively.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive in anticipating and addressing the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Ability to apply creativity to develop quality solutions and drive process improvements.
• Fundamental project management skills to facilitate process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in general computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match